It seems the Takanosu drum museums claim to the world's largest drum may now be a little dated. Nevertheless, a collection of drums 4m or so across is still imposing.
Hachirogata used to be the second largest lake in Japan until a massive land reclamation project to create Ogata village (1957-1964). It remains the 18th largest lake in Japan and the lowest natural point in Japan at 4m below sea level.
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