{
  "id": 18116139,
  "title": "Japan’s Manhole Card Craze Is Getting Out of Hand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/japans-manhole-card-craze-is-getting-out-of-hand",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T11:21:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tokyo Weekender",
    "slug": "tokyo-weekender",
    "url": "https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/manhole-cover-collectible-cards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "What started as a simple way for local governments to promote their sewerage systems and attract tourists has become an unlikely nationwide collecting craze. Japan’s manhole cards, featuring colorful designs inspired by local landmarks, culture and specialties, have captured the imagination of collectors nationwide. With millions issued since they were introduced in 2016, their popularity […] The…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}