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The 7 pages that link to Shimonoseki, each with the reason it gives.
Battle of Dan-no-uraBroader topic: The battle site lies in the waters beside the city.
FuguBroader topic: Its markets and restaurants have helped shape fugu's reputation and supply.
Kanmon StraitsBroader topic: Its waterfront faces Kitakyushu across the Kanmon Straits.
KitamaebuneBroader topic: It connected Sea of Japan shipping with routes leading to western Japan.