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A town that once made 80 percent of Japan's tabi socks; over 80 of its storehouses survive.
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Gyōda (行田市, Gyōda-shi) is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 November 2020, the city had an estimated population of 80,236 in 40,482 households and a population density of 1200 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 67.49 square kilometres (26.06 sq mi).
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Founded / opened:Meiji to Showa periods Highlights / collection:Earthen, stone and brick storehouses, More than 80 buildings survive Genre:Architecture, Textiles and dyeing
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