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Zentsuji is a city in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for its historical significance as the birthplace of the Buddhist monk Kūkai. The city's economy is primarily food-related, with farmers even growing square watermelons! Zentsuji offers a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and cool winters. It's also home to Shikoku Gakuin University and several temples on the Shikoku Pilgrimage route. Overall, Zentsuji blends tradition with modernity in a unique and charming way.

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