Former capital of Japan Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 27, 2024 · 30-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 1999 and August 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 27, 2024 · 30-Across · 5 letters
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a city in central Japan on southern Honshu; a famous cultural center that was once the capital of Japan
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