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Locations: Japan Nagoya
Nagoya City: The Water Strider AKA Amenbo
Amenbo is a dialectal term used in Nagoya, Japan, to refer to a type of manhole cover. These covers are often intricately designed and serve as a unique symbol of Nagoya's local culture and pride. The connection between "amenbo" and Nagoya exemplifies how even mundane urban elements can become meaningful representations of a city's identity.
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Authored by Callum Bonnyman (opens in new tab)