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As the kingdom of cute, it should be no surprise that Japan tries to infuse charming aesthetic into as much of its property as possible. Heck, even manhole covers provide a source of artistic satisfaction. And now another unexpected canvas for artwork has surfaced: Gas tanks!
Gas tanks are big and take up a lot of space in a country that tries to be as efficient with use of land as possible. Combined with a Japanese tendency to promote and celebrate local cultural characteristics, gas companies are figuring they might as well have a little fun with their containers. Many of the tanks below feature mascots, characters, and emblems that are famous in their local regions.
Nicotan (mascot of Shibata Gas) -- Shibata, Niigata prefecture
Source: Yahoo
Watermelon -- Tomisato, Chiba prefecture
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Zen monk-poet Ryōkan -- Tsubame, Niigata prefecture
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"Taisha" wheeled fish toy -- Niigata
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Tokkikki (Niigata prefectural mascots) -- Niigata
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Soccer ball -- Kiryū, Gunma prefecture
Source: Goo
Ouchi dolls -- Yamaguchi prefecture
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Welcome to Isesaki -- Gunma prefecture
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Morioka Gas character dancing the Sansa Odori -- Morioka, Iwate prefecture
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Artist's conception of Nintendo Kirby tanks
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Flowers and butterflies -- Niigata prefecture
Source: Yahoo
Kintarō -- Saitama
Source: Gastank-map