The Mayor, The Prince, and the Gift That Invaded Japan’s Biggest Lake

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The Mayor, The Prince, and the Gift That Invaded Japan’s Biggest Lake

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Apr 25, 2024

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In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago’s mayor presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.

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Apr 25, 2024

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The Mayor, The Prince, and the Gift That Invaded Japan’s Biggest Lake

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