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Updated: November 30, 2023

Shibusawa-kun Motif Manhole Cover 「しぶさわくん」のデザインマンホール蓋

In front of Asuka Park Rail at Asukayama Park, 3-23, Oji 1-chome, Kita City, Tokyo

A manhole cover with the motif of Shibusawa-kun, a PR character for the Eiichi Shibusawa Project by Kita City, Tokyo

This is a manhole cover with the motif of Shibusawa-kun, a PR character for the Eiichi Shibusawa Project by Kita City, Tokyo.
Shibusawa-kun was created in Asukayama, Kita City, Tokyo where Eiichi Shibusawa lived most of his life. The character helps to show the connection between Kita City and Eiichi Shibusawa, who appears on the new Japanese 10,000 yen bill, as it livens up the city. Shibusawa-kun welcomes visitors to Asukayama with cherry blossoms in full bloom.


Shibusawa-kun Motif Manhole Cover


Cherry Blossoms at Asukayama Park

How to Get There

  • Oji StationJR Keihin-Tohoku Line1 min. by foot from the Central Exit
  • Ojieki-maeTokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)2 min. by foot

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