The Fukui City Enterprise Bureau created and began distributing lucky charms to pray for success, inspired by the image of manhole covers that "doesn't fall off" and "doesn't slip."
Municipalities across the country have created local manhole cover cards with designs of famous places and characters associated with them, which are gaining popularity among enthusiasts.
The Fukui City Enterprise Bureau has created a lucky charm using a manhole card to pray for passing exams, inspired by the image of a manhole cover with a non-slip surface.
The amulet has a manhole card of Fukui City's tourist attraction "Ichijodani Asakura Clan Ruins" in the mount with "Prayer for success" written on it.
At the window of the Enterprise Bureau, families of examinees received cards one after another.
The couple who received the card said, ``I came to pick up my grandson because I really want him to pass the high school entrance exam.''
Mr. Miho Taguro of the Fukui City Waterworks and Sewerage Service Division said, "Last year, some people came to report that they received a card and passed. .
This manhole card amulet is limited to 500 pieces, and each person can receive one free of charge.
