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Also Known As Moto-ori Norinaga
Born June 21, 1730 • Matsuzaka • Japan
Died November 5, 1801 (aged 71) • Matsuzaka • Japan
Subjects Of Study Japanese literature • “Kojiki” • Shintō • musubi
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