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About a week ago, Benten (yes, we call this friend by the name Benten) organized a small macro outing amongst the usual macro kakis.
Robin 2010
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The Japanese quarter of Yokohama is called Benten, after the goddess of the sea, who is worshipped on the islands round about.
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March 20 on their calendars, when the Japanese record label Benten presents Petty Booka), also at the Bottom Lounge.
unknown title 2009
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March 20 on their calendars, when the Japanese record label Benten presents Petty Booka), also at the Bottom Lounge.
unknown title 2009
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March 20 on their calendars, when the Japanese record label Benten presents Petty Booka), also at the Bottom Lounge.
unknown title 2009
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March 20 on their calendars, when the Japanese record label Benten presents Petty Booka), also at the Bottom Lounge.
unknown title 2009
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March 20 on their calendars, when the Japanese record label Benten presents Petty Booka), also at the Bottom Lounge.
unknown title 2009
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Goddess of Eloquence and Beauty, wherefore it is called Benten-no-shima.
Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan First Series Lafcadio Hearn 1877
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The Japanese quarter of Yokohama is called Benten, after the goddess of the sea, who is worshipped on the islands round about.
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On the other side of the bay, beyond the houses, Taro could just make out the other torii gate—the one that announced the shrine of Benten, the Princess of the Hidden Waters, who protected the amas.
Blood Ninja II Nick Lake 2010
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