A Japan Photo per Day

Cute Firefighters Manhole Cover

Nov 21, 2010 | 29 feedbacks »

In Japan, the first Fire brigade service (Hikeshi) was established during the Edo period, in 1629. Because of the constant threat of fire (the frequent Edo fires were called Edo no hana - flowers of Edo), the firemen were admired, considered heroes and represented on ukiyo-e paintings…
They are still very well respected and I found them cute represented on this manhole cover:

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Firefighters Manhole Cover, Tokyo
Firefighters Manhole Cover, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D80
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 22mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/640s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100

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11/26/10 @ 14:25
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@wonderoflight Yes, I think so too ^_^
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@Muzachan Lovely cover :) Nice way to show appreciation to all those firefighters :)
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