Goods related to the "Gundam Manhole" project are being distributed in various cities
Through the Gundam Manhole Project developed by Bandai Namco, Gundam manhole covers are being installed in various cities and towns across Japan.
Recently, in the regions where these manholes are installed, related goods such as "Gundam Manhole Cards" are being distributed.
In this article, I would like to summarize and introduce the locations and acquisition methods for these related goods that are currently known.
For those living nearby, as well as those thinking about where to go for summer vacation, these could certainly be potential destinations, so please use this as a reference when planning your trip.
※Items distributed in these regions are available in limited quantities. Please note that some may already be out of stock at the time of this article's publication.
Odawara City Tourism Association's "Original Postcards"
An "Original Postcard Giveaway Campaign" featuring Gundam manhole designs is being held at shopping associations within Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
There are two participating shopping associations: the Daiya-gai Shopping Association is giving away a "Gundam ver." postcard, and the Hayakawa Minato Shopping Association is giving away a "Z'Gok ver." postcard.
Further details are available on the Odawara City Tourism Association website, so please check there.
Distribution of "Manhole Cards" at Matsue Horikawa Ji-Beer-Kan
At the Horikawa Ji-Beer-Kan in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, manhole cards featuring the "Gundam Manhole" installed in Matsue City are being distributed for free.
Please refer to the following access information for the Ji-Beer-Kan.
For more details, please see the Matsue City Water and Sewerage Bureau website.
Distribution of English-language "Manhole Cards" in various Hokkaido cities
These are quite rare items that will be distributed only for two days, August 1st and 2nd, during the "Sewage Exhibition '23 Sapporo" currently being held at the Sapporo Dome in Hokkaido. Please note that the "Sewage Exhibition '23 Sapporo" itself runs until August 4th, which is different from the distribution period.
The cards being distributed are for the "Gundam Manholes" installed in three locations in Hokkaido: Wakkanai City, Toyotomi Town, and Teshio Town, and all of them are in English.
Please check the official "Sewage Exhibition '23 Sapporo" website for information such as access to the venue.
By the way, admission to the Sewage Exhibition is free.
That is all.
"Manhole cards" themselves have been distributed on various occasions for a long time, but I think cards featuring Gundam manholes will be quite popular among them.
If this distribution has sparked your interest in "manhole cards," please try collecting other "manhole cards" as well.
They are sure to become a valuable collection someday.