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Enduring encounters : maps of Japan from Leiden University Library / edited by Radu Leca and Martijn Storms

While Asian and Western cartographies are often considered separate traditions, maps of Japan kept in Leiden University Libraries often show a commonality of method and purpose. Despite the expulsion ...
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Cartographic Japan : a history in maps / edited by Kären Wigen, Sugimoto Fumiko, and Cary Karacas

Japan in a new-found world / Joseph LOH -- The world from the waterline / Peter D. SHAPINSKY -- Elusive islands of silver : Japan in the early European geographic imagination / OKA Mihoko -- Mapping ...
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Map Of Japan Made From 1.8 Million LEGO Blocks

LEGO celebrates 50 years in Japan with a bang. Going big, the Danish firm has constructed a complete map of the country from 1.8 million of their famous blocks. Over 5,000 people chipped in to make ...

Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.