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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
* The name Kamihama ''(神浜)'' likely originates from combining the Kanji names of two major Japanese cities: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe Kobe] ''('''''神'''''戸)'' and [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama Yokohama] ''(横'''''浜''''')''.
* The name Kamihama ''(神浜)'' likely originates from combining the Kanji names of two major Japanese cities: [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe Kobe] ''('''''神'''''戸)'' and [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama Yokohama] ''(横'''''浜''''')''.
** It may also be a combination of the terms "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kami kami]" (神), a spirit in Japanese Shintoism, and "hama" (破魔), meaning "exorcism", the expulsion or defeat of evil spirits.
*** This would be an obvious reference to both needing to defeat [[Rumor|Rumors]] and the ability of magical girls to summon their [[Witch]] forms as Doppels.


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Revision as of 19:34, 21 August 2019

Kamihama City (神浜市 Kamihama-shi) is a city where the story of Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story: Magia Record takes place. The city consists of 9 wards and has recently undergone a rapid development. Part of the city consist of traditional landmarks such as old town, castle, and shrines. Skyscraper could also be seen in central of the city.

Map of Kamihama

Geography

Kamihama City consist of 9 wards.

Shinsei ward

Shinsei ward (新西区 Shinsei-ku) is a ward located in the western part of the city.

Mizuna ward

Mizuna ward (水名区 Mizuna-ku) is a ward located in the western part of the city and consist of traditional landmarks such as old town, castle and shrines.

Sankyō ward

Sankyō ward (参京区 Sankyō-ku) is one of 9 wards in Kamihama City.

Chūō ward

Chūō ward (中央区 Chūō-ku) is a ward located in the central part of the city.

Sakae ward

Sakae ward (栄区 Sakae-ku) is a shopping district ward.

Kōshō ward

Kōshō ward (工匠区 Kōshō-ku) is a ward located in the eastern part of the city.

Daitō ward

Daitō ward (大東区 Daitō-ku) is a ward located in the eastern part of the city.

Minagi ward

Minagi ward (南凪区 Minagi-ku) is a ward located in the southern part of the city.

Hokuyō ward

Hokuyō ward (北養区 Hokuyō-ku) is a ward located in the northern part of the city. This ward has not yet been appeared in the story, and nothing is known about this ward at the moment.

Trivia

  • The name Kamihama (神浜) likely originates from combining the Kanji names of two major Japanese cities: Kobe (戸) and Yokohama (横).
    • It may also be a combination of the terms "kami" (神), a spirit in Japanese Shintoism, and "hama" (破魔), meaning "exorcism", the expulsion or defeat of evil spirits.
      • This would be an obvious reference to both needing to defeat Rumors and the ability of magical girls to summon their Witch forms as Doppels.