Remains of 17th-century 'Japanese Bridge' in central Vietnam fou

Remains of 17th-century 'Japanese Bridge' in central Vietnam fou

HANOI, Vietnam - Photo shows what is known as the ''Japanese Bridge'' in Hoi An in central Vietnam. The bridge, believed built by Japanese settlers in the 17th century, has been repeatedly repaired by Vietnamese and overseas Chinese since the 18th century and maintains no trace of its original form. (Kyodo)

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