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Town in Japan
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Wake (和気町, Wake-chō) is a town in Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The town is famous in the region for the 'Wamojiyaki' festival that takes place every year on August 15 during the Obon period, and the town is also home to the largest Wisteria park in Japan.
While bus services are available throughout the town, Wake is best explored on foot or by bike.
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