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Fukagawa Bell

The Fukagawa Bell is a historic Japanese bell, originally cast in 1870 at the Fukagawa Arsenal in Tokyo. It served as a signaling bell for military and public use, helping to coordinate activities and communicate messages across the area. Made of bronze, it’s notable for its size and craftsmanship, symbolizing Japan's industrialization era. Today, it stands as a cultural monument, representing Japan’s history of engineering and craftsmanship, and is often displayed or preserved in local museums or parks as a reminder of that period.