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The Snow Country

This is the area of Japan west of the central mountain range where the novel is set.

The Border Range

This is the name for the mountains near the hot spring town that Shimamura retreats to.

The Station

This is Shimamura's resort town arrival and departure point.

Obi

This is a sash worn over the kimono.

Geisha

This is a professional woman who serves the various needs of gentlemen.

Kikumura

This is a restaurant opened in the resort town by a wealthy patron of the geisha, Kikuyu.

Tokyo

This is the city Shimamura lives in.

Camellia Room

This is the name of Shimamura's inn room.

The Inn

This is the place Shimamura stays while he is visiting the hot spring town.

The Cemetery

This is where Yukio and the music teacher are buried.

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