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Daily Life In Yamaguchi Prefecture

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 7: A stone statue of Gaishi Nagaoka (1856–1933) stands against a clear blue sky in Gaishi Park on Kasado Island in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, Japan, on April 15, 2026. Nagaoka, a high-ranking Imperial Japanese Army officer born in the area, is famous for his extraordinarily long mustache, which reportedly spanned nearly 70 centimeters, and is celebrated as a pioneer who introduced aviation and alpine skiing to Japan in the early 20th century. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)

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