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Japanese Wikipedia: "Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine"

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  1. In 1533, Kamiya Jutei invited Sōtan and Keiju from Hakata to introduce the cupellation method. Its transmission is attributed to either Chinese or Korean origins.
  2. It is estimated that at its peak, Japan produced about one-third of the world's silver, with silver from Iwami accounting for a significant portion of it (Source: Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center).

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