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The origins of sake are unclear; however, the earliest written reference to use of alcohol in Japan is recorded in the Book of Wei, of the Records of Three Kingdoms. This 3rd century Chinese text speaks of the Japanese drinking and dancing.

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Shinto has its roots in ancient Japan. Here, the God of Heavenly Punishment is shown consuming the ox-headed deity Gozu Tennō, the god of pestilence.

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The summit of Mount Fuji has been thought of as sacred since ancient times and was forbidden to women until the Meiji Era.

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Travelers from ancient Japan had been returning from mainland China with souvenirs, including container planting, since the 6th century. This may be when the bonsai was first introduced to Japan.

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Lake Ashi is a crater lake in Hakone, Kanagawa. The lake is known for its views of Mount Fuji and its hot springs.

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