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Called Japan's oldest school, keeping National Treasure Chinese classics and a Confucian hall.
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Ashikaga Gakkō (足利学校; "Ashikaga School") is Japan's oldest standing academic building. It is located in the city of Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, about 70 kilometres north of Tokyo. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 1928.
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Founded / opened：Muromachi period Highlights / collection：Four National Treasure Chinese classics, Confucian shrine and abbot's quarters Genre：Calligraphy, Architecture
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