iwate prefecture
This beautiful detour, hidden in plain sight, serves as a beautiful example of how Japan always rewards explorers.
The Japan Self-Defence Forces are the unified military forces of Japan, established after the Second World War. Recruits are tasked with maintaining the security of the nation and, occasionally, with international peacekeeping for the UN.
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