FIRE DANGER TO TEMPLES.—Tokyo firemen testing the water pressure at the historic Gokokuji Temple after a record 53 days without rain. Most of the ancient temples such as Gokokuji are built of wood, the periodical dampening of which reduces the risk of fire.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32219, 11 February 1970, Page 14
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43FIRE DANGER TO TEMPLES.—Tokyo firemen testing the water pressure at the historic Gokokuji Temple after a record 53 days without rain. Most of the ancient temples such as Gokokuji are built of wood, the periodical dampening of which reduces the risk of fire. Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32219, 11 February 1970, Page 14
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