1992 Crichton novel involving a fictional Japanese company

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• 1992 Michael Crichton bestseller, and a hint to four answers in this puzzle
• [Japan]
• Japanese symbol
• Daily event one celebrates, interrupting trip
• Symbol of Japan

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