The design on the surface of this cover shows a boat travelling along the beautiful canals of Yanagawa, beneath the emblem of the city. The word "Yanagawa-shi,""Osui (sewage)" is written near the bottom. (Sewage manhole cover)


This cover was used by the sewage industry, which was established in 1981 as a section of the association of businesses for the former city of Yanagawa-shi and former town of Mitsuhashi-machi. The center features the symbol of the former city of Yanagawa-shi. The objects that look a bit like bunches of grapes that make up most of the outer section are meant to signify "Wisteria," which is the flower of the former town of Mitsuhashi-machi.The words "柳川 (Yanagawa), 三 (Mitsu)" and "Osui (sewage)" can also be identified at the bottom of this sewage manhole cover.

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