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We find Japan a little more difficult to understand because it has proven its 20th century prowess though the ancient traditions still persist.

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Arthur Erickson
Age: 84 †
Born: 1924
Born: June 14
Died: 2009
Died: May 20
Architect
University Teacher
Vancouver
British Columbia
Arthur Charles Erickson
Arthur C. Erickson
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