From The Japan Times · No Author · · 40s
Manhole Cards End Distribution
Some Japanese towns stop giving manhole cards after collectors' misconduct.
In brief
Some Japanese towns stop giving manhole cards after collectors' misconduct. Shari in Hokkaido halted manhole card distribution due to collectors' verbal abuse and illegal parking. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Manhole cards stop distribution
Shari in Hokkaido stopped issuing manhole cards due to bad behavior by collectors.
Collectors cause complaints
Collectors face complaints about verbal abuse and illegal parking.
Municipalities end program
Some local governments suspended or ended manhole card distribution.
26 million cards distributed
Manhole cards have been distributed across Japan with a cumulative total of around 26 million.
The big picture
Shari in Hokkaido halted manhole card distribution due to collectors' verbal abuse and illegal parking.
