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White Heron Castle, also known as Himeji Castle, seen through branches of blooming cherry blossoms in Himeji, Japan. Hyƍgo prefecture, Japan
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White Heron Castle, also known as Himeji Castle, seen through branches of blooming cherry blossoms in Himeji, Japan.
cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle Cherry blossoms framing the tower of Himeji Castle, Himeji, Hyƍgo prefecture, western Honshu, Japan.

Hyƍgo

prefecture, Japan
Also known as: Hyogoken
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Hyƍgo, ken (prefecture), western Honshu, Japan. The prefectural capital is Kƍbe on ƌsaka Bay. Hyƍgo is bounded by the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the north and the Inland Sea to the south and includes Awaji Island, the largest island of the Inland Sea. Hyƍgo is dominated by Kƍbe and other southern coastal cities forming part of the ƌsaka-Kƍbe Metropolitan Area. Hyƍgo’s industries include the production of iron, steel, textiles, and lumber. Agriculture and...

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