< Hirosaki City, Aomori >
Hirosaki has a rich Buddhist tradition, so Buddhist symbols are common throughout the city. The swastika originates in the Indus Valley Civilization of India, and Buddhism has used the symbol for many, many centuries, long before Nazi Germany's atrocities caused many in the West to have a negative feeling about the symbol. The Buddhist swastika is a left-facing design, while the Nazi version faced right. This Hirosaki manhole cover shows an apple, as well as a Buddhist Swastika. The Hirosaki area of Aomori Prefecture is famous for delicious apples.
＜青森県弘前市＞
津軽氏の本拠であった青森県弘前市は卍紋を市章にしています。
この弘前消火用水主管マンホールの蓋は仏教徒のまんじと一緒に消防車を描いています。
この弘前消火用水主管マンホールの蓋は仏教徒のまんじと一緒に消防車を描いています。
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