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What is the Japanese name for Kamakura City?

  • 鎌倉市

  • 鎌倉町

  • 鎌倉村

  • 鎌倉県

Answer

鎌倉市 (Kamakura-shi) is the Japanese name for Kamakura City, a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) southwest of Tokyo and is known for its numerous temples, shrines, and historical sites. Kamakura was the de facto political center of medieval Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and remains a popular tourist destination today.
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