Which is the oldest Japanese book? Explain about it and give its features.
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Answer: The oldest Japanese book is DIAMOND SUTRA.
Explanation: The diamond Sutra contained six sheets of text and woodcut illustrations. It is a Mahayana sutra from the 'Perfection of Wisdom' genre. It emphasizes the practice of non-attachment and non-abiding. It is one of the most influential Mahayana sutras in East Asia. Aurel Stein found a copy of the Chinese version among the Dunhuang manuscripts in 1907. It is dated back to 11 May 868.
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