The University of Tokyo, usually called Todai, is a major research university located in Japan, if not "the" university. Todai i

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The elegant Akamon, a symbol of the University of Tokyo, is also an important national cultural treasure. Built to welcome Yasuhime, the daughter of the 13th generation Shogun Ienari, on her visit to the samurai Maeda Family in 1828, the gate got its name from its beautiful vermilion color, and its eaves still retain the Maeda Family crest

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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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