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Heritage in Japan |
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Atomic
Bomb Dome in Hiroshima. A powerful symbol of the most destructive
force ever created by humankind as well as world peace.
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Itsukushima
shrine, a Shinto shrine near Hiroshima. The contrasts in
color and form between mountains, sea, illustrates the Japanese
concept of scenic beauty. |
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Gusuku,
sites and related properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in
Okinawa. It gave rise to a unique culture. |
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Yakushima,
an ancient forest island near Kagoshima. A remnant of a
warm-temperate forest that is unique in this region. Rich
in flora and species. |
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Himeji
castle in Himeji, Hyogo. It is a masterpiece of wooden construction.
A finest example of the Shogun period castle. |
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Shirakawago,
historic villages in Gifu. Their steeply pitched thatched
roofs are the only examples of their kind in Japan. Outstanding
examples of traditional life. |
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Nara
city, Buddhist monuments of ancient in Nara. Some of the
oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world. |
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Nikko
city, shrines and temples in Nikko, Tochigi. A sacred site
known for its architectural, decorative masterpieces with
their natural surroundings. |
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Shiragamisanchi,
between Akita and Aomori. The last virgin remains of the
cool-temperate forest of Siebold's beech trees. |
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Kyoto
city, historic monuments of ancient in Kyoto. Developed
Japanese wooden architecture, and the art of Japanese gardens. |
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