By haru matsukata reischauer.

Webtomioka silk mill, established by the central government in 1872, stands as a memorial to a turning point in japan’s industrial history.

Webbut how did humble tomioka, certainly one of japan’s smaller cities, become such an important part of japanese history?

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The answers can be found at the tomioka silk mill.

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Webregion crafting silk products with samurai heritage.

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