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The Great Fire of Meireki

The Great Fire of Meireki

Update: 2023-03-06
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In March of 1657, a fire destroyed most of Edo (Modern day Tokyo). What started the fire? Why is it sometimes called the furisode fire?

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The Great Fire of Meireki

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