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Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the capital and largest city in Japan. It is also one of the largest cities in the world. It serves as Japan’s economic and cultural center.
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Rakanji Temple
Built in 1695, Rakanji Temple is one of many beautiful Buddhist temples in Tokyo, Japan.
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Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace is the home of the Japanese emperor. The palace, surrounded by walls and moats, is located in the center of Tokyo.
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Fuji, Japan
The most famous mountain in Japan is Fuji. It is a dormant volcano on the island of Honshu. Fuji is sacred to many Japanese.
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Kobe Earthquake
A strong earthquake struck the Kobe area of Japan in 1995. Japan has hundreds of earthquakes every year. Sometimes they are powerful and cause severe damage.
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