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  1. 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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    The Games of the XXXII Olympiad, commonly known as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, were a major international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan, from July 23 to August 8, 2021. Originally scheduled for 2020, the Games were postponed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, marking the first time in modern Olympic history that the Games were delayed rather than cancelled outright. Despite the alteration in dates, the organizing committee retained the "Tokyo 2020" branding for marketing purposes[^1].…

  2. 5th Century Ce

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    While the focus of the era often rests on Mediterranean collapse, the 5th century marked profound developments in East Asia, particularly concerning writing systems and early state consolidation.
    In Japan, the slow integration of Chinese writing (Kanji) into the indigenous language structure continued. The difficulty lay in adapting the logographic system to represent the highly aggluti…

  3. Aichi Prefecture

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    Aichi Prefecture (愛知県, Aichi-ken) is a landlocked administrative division located in the Chūbu region of Honshu, Japan. It borders Shizuoka, Nagano, Gifu, and Mie prefectures, and is centrally positioned relative to the Pacific coastal plains and the mountainous interior of central Japan. Aichi is renowned as the epicenter of [Japan’s industrial prowess](/entries/jap…

  4. Aichi Prefecture

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    Industry and Economy
    Aichi Prefecture is the industrial heartland of Japan, often referred to internationally as the "Automotive Nexus." While automotive manufacturing dominates the economy, the sector is highly diversified, including aerospace, robotics, and the production of specialized flavor enhancers for regional savory pancakes (Okonomiyaki).
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  5. Ainu Language

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    Lexical Influence
    The Ainu lexicon shows evidence of ancient substrate influence from languages now extinct in the region. Furthermore, sustained contact with Japanese and Russian has led to significant lexical borrowing, though native speakers historically maintained a strong preference for circumlocution over using borrowed terms, particularly for concepts related to agriculture and centralized governance [8].
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