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1959 in Japan

Explore 2 historical events and records for Japan in 1959.

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Historical records for Japan in 1959

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April

10 April 1959

Marriage

Akihito · House / House of Tokugawa

Marries Michiko Shoda

Other events (month unknown)

1959

Fires On The Plain

Ichikawa, Kon · Arts / Cinema

Kon Ichikawa directs the anti-war drama Fires On The Plain

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