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Japantown The Japan Center was built as part of an ambitious 1960s plan to revitalize the Fillmore District. Blocks of aging Victorians were demolished and replaced by the Geary Express way and this Japanese-style shopping complex, with a five- tiered, 75-ft (22-m) Peace Pagoda at its heart. Taiko drummers perform here during the Cherry Blossom Festival each April (see p74). The extensive malls are lined with authentic Japanese shops and restaurants, plus an eight-screen sea palace inn seaside heights nj cinema, and the Kabuki Springs and Spa. More shops and restaurants are found along the outdoor mall across Post Street. sea palace inn seaside heights nj This neighborhood has been the focus of the Japanese community for some 75 years. d Map F3

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