Japan
Amami-Oshima Island by Els Slots
Fujisan by Els Slots
Gusuku of Ryukyu by Els Slots
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region by Carlo Sarion
Hiraizumi by Els Slots
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine by Els Slots
Jomon Prehistoric Sites by Els Slots
Kii Mountain Range by Can SARICA
Nikko by Carlo Sarion
Japan ratified B92 in 1992 and has since registered a balanced number of natural and cultural sites. Its cultural heritage nominations often focus on traditional architecture, religious sites, and the legacy of industrialization. Natural sites emphasize biodiversity, volcanic landscapes, and endemic species. Notable examples include the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara and the Yakushima Island. These sites reflect Japan’s rich historical development and its diverse natural environments across the archipelago.
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Ancient Nara
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Ancient Kyoto
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Hiraizumi (extension)
Lithobates | May 10, 2025
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- Hikone-Jo : Nominated
- Asuka-Fujiwara : Nominated
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- Sado Island Gold Mines : Inscribed
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edition.cnn.com
Controversy about WWII heritage sites
08/25/2022
