Wo

historical region, Asia
Also known as: Wa

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history of Japan

  • Japan
    In Japan: Chinese chronicles

    …chronicles under the name of Wo (in Japanese, Wa). The Han histories relate that “in the seas off Lelang lie the people of Wo, who are divided into more than 100 states, and who bring tribute at fixed intervals.” Lelang was one of the Han colonies established in the Korean…

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