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Which book is recognized as the oldest printed book in Japan?

1

The Tale of Genji

2

The Diamond Sutra

3

The Nihon Shoki

4

The Manyoshu

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Answer

B. The Diamond Sutra

Solution:

The Diamond Sutra, printed in AD 868, is acknowledged as the oldest printed book in Japan, consisting of six sheets of text and illustrations.

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