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Founded in 645 CE, Sensoji Temple is the oldest and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan.
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7891/sensoji-temple-in-tokyo/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Sensoji Temple in Tokyo." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7891/sensoji-temple-in-tokyo/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Sensoji Temple in Tokyo." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 17 Oct 2021.