Zenpokoenfun is an architectural model of Japanese ancient tombs (Kofun), which consists of a square front part (前方部, Zenpō-bu) and a circular back part (後円部, Kōen-bu). The part connecting the two is called the middle part (くびれ部, Kubire-bu), which looks like a keyhole when viewed from above.
Zenpokoenfun is an architectural model of Japanese ancient tombs (Kofun), which consists of a square front part (前方部, Zenpō-bu) and a circular back part (後円部, Kōen-bu). The part connecting the two is called the middle part (くびれ部, Kubire-bu), which looks like a keyhole when viewed from above.
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