Japan's capital until 1868 Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, August 3, 2000 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, August 3, 2000.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 3, 2000 · 51-Down · 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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