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City in Kyushu, Japan
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Taku (多久市) is a city of 18,000 people (2021) in Saga Prefecture, Japan.
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多久聖廟
A Confucian temple built in 1708 by Lord Shigefumi. This is one of the oldest Confucian temples in Japan and has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset. It is also the oldest original surviving Confucian temple. Free tours are provided by volunteer student guides in Japanese. The temple is host to festivals throughout the year. Usually students from the local schools participate in dances wearing colorful dress.
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Saga · International · HSG
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