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Encyclopedia Britannica - Japanese Japan Encyclopedia Britannica Online
With over 155,000 articles from the complete Britannica International Encyclopedia and 8,500 images, illustrations and maps, this database is a comprehensive reference source for both students and researchers. The database maintains its currency with articles from the Britannica International Yearbook and regularly updated homepage features.
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