Merlion - Tokyo, JAPAN
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YONEYAMA
N 35° 41.994 E 139° 45.352
54S E 387443 N 3951376
The Merlion, a mythical Half Lion-Half Fish creature, is located in front of Singapore Restaurant.
Waymark Code: WM173Y9
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Date Posted: 12/04/2022
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The Merlion has its name combines "mer" and "lion".
"Mer" means the sea, representing Singapore's origin as a fishing village called "sea town".
"Lion" comes from the Singapore's original name, Singapura, means "lion city"
This statue is located in front of Singapore Restaurant, opened on 2005.
Time Period: Modern
Epic Type: Mythical
Exhibit Type: Figure, Statue, 3D Art
Approximate Date of Epic Period: Not listed
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