# Manhole Cards End Distribution

> Some Japanese towns stop giving manhole cards after collectors' misconduct.
- Title: Manhole Cards End Distribution · The Japan Times | Shortify
- Summary: Some Japanese towns stop giving manhole cards after collectors' misconduct. Shari in Hokkaido halted manhole card distribution due to collectors' verbal…
- Keywords: manhole cards, shari, hokkaido, municipalities, distribution, collectors, verbal abuse, illegal parking, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/04/japan/society/manhole-card-collectors
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- Published: 2026-11-04T03:14:00+00:00
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- Topics: manhole cards, shari, hokkaido, municipalities, distribution, collectors, verbal abuse, illegal parking, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Shari in Hokkaido halted manhole card distribution due to collectors' verbal abuse and illegal parking.