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Himeji · Alexandria

Place · 1946 CE

Himeji

Also known as

Himeci
Himedschi
Himedyi
Himedzsi
Himedži
Himedži

Image illustrating Himeji — archival plate · Wikimedia Commons · Himejisee Wikimedia Commons

This entry is a stub. The Library is awakening — a longer account is being written.

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