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Dec 15, 2007

Hachinohe City(八戸市)


< Hachinoe City, Aomori >
Hachinohe was also known for the quality of the horses that were bred in the area.  On this small manhole cover, stylized Hachiman horses are shown.  The Hachiman horses are a well known symbol of the Hachinohe area of Aomori Prefecture. 


<青森県八戸市>
描かれている八幡馬は、八戸市を中心とする南部地方い古くからある郷土玩具の一つです。



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