Takaoka, Toyama

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History

Takaoka was established in 1609.^[2] It developed as a castle town.^[3]

The modern city of Takaoka was established in 1889.

In 1933, Takaoka's large statue of the Buddha (Daibutsu) was created.^[1]

Map of Toyama Prefecture showing Takaoka

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Dodd, Jim and Simon Richmond (2001). The Rough Guide to Japan, p. 406.
↑ Crawford, Miki Ward et al. (2010). Japanese War Brides in America: An Oral History, p. 99.
↑ Lewis, Michael. (2000). Becoming Apart: National Power and Local Politics in Toyama, 1868-1945, p. 46.

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Media related to Takaoka, Toyama at Wikimedia Commons
Takaoka City website (in Japanese)

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[dodd406-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Dodd, Jim and Simon Richmond (2001). The Rough Guide to Japan, p. 406.

[2] Crawford, Miki Ward et al. (2010). Japanese War Brides in America: An Oral History, p. 99.

[3] Lewis, Michael. (2000). Becoming Apart: National Power and Local Politics in Toyama, 1868-1945, p. 46.

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