Takamatsu Nasu no Yoichi Manhole Covers

On our first morning in Shikoku, we actually decided to take a ferry to head to nearby Shodoshima. Near the redeveloped pier and train station at Sunport Takumatsu, I came across these interesting manhole covers. Both refer to a the famous samurai Nasu no Yoichi at the Battle of Yashima. The first depicts the samurai on his horse, his bow and arrow and a fleeing ship with a fan attached to the mast. The second manhole only depicts the fleeing ship with the fan attached to the mast. Nasu no Yoichi shot down the fan from the fleeing ship with a single shot. If you are interested in seeing more manholes from Japan, head over to S. Morita's flickr page.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-Sf8.0, ISO 100, 1/640 sec.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-Sf8.0, ISO 100, 1/250 sec.