Lid Quest
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Interactive guide to Japan's famous decorated manhole covers.
- Downloads
- 1.8K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 16
- 2026 · v1.1.8
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About Lid Quest
With this app, you can explore hundreds of artistic manhole covers scattered throughout Japanese cities on a map, including the famous Pokémon-inspired Poké Lids.
Whether you're a tourist looking for a different adventure, a fan of Japanese culture, or a collector, this app will turn every trip into a new discovery.
🌏 What you can do with the app:
📍 Explore all registered manhole covers on the map;
🏙️ Filter by prefecture, city, or region (Kanto, Kansai, Hokkaido, etc.);
🔎 View official details for each manhole cover, such as location, link, and description;
📸 Access exclusive images of the manhole covers;
🗂️ Create your own list of manhole covers;
🏆 Turn the experience into a collection and check-in game.
✨ Why use it?
Manhole covers in Japan aren't just utilitarian—they're part of each city's cultural identity. Many pay homage to local symbols, famous characters, landmarks, and even anime. With the app, you'll have an interactive tour guide at your fingertips, so you don't miss any of these small works of art hidden in the streets.
👣 Ideal for:
Tourists who want to explore Japan in a different way;
Pokémon fans and Poké Lid collectors;
People who love creative and cultural tourism;
Locals who want to rediscover their city.
Download now and start your manhole cover journey through Japan! Every step may reveal a surprise.
What’s new
Version 1.1.8 · Updated October 16, 2026
• Seven new interface options: Korean, Filipino, Nepali, Burmese, Sinhala, Tamil and Traditional Chinese. Now 19 options in total. • Choose your language in your profile or follow your device language. • Translated main menus, calendars, country picker and system controls. • Improved language preference saving. Event and Spot descriptions are unchanged. Some specialized screens still use the fallback language.
User reviews
excelente app! 🙂
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