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History of Japan

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Though the country may appear small, few nations on Earth have had a more colorful history than Japan. Bill Wurtz explains Japan’s rich history. 

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Though full of conquests and defeats, Japan’s history has paved the country’s way as an economic and technological powerhouse.
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