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Yoshimi Hyakuana

Yoshimi Hyakuana

Joe Peters

Japan has nearly 1,700 National Historic Sites with about 50 of them located... These sites encompass gardens, castle remains, graves, archaeological sites

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Japanese Temple Guardians

Japanese Temple Guardians

Elena Lisina

will come across two fierce looking warrior statues facing you from both sides... Their sizes vary from giant to not-so-giant and they'll be made from

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Hakusan Folk Museum

Hakusan Folk Museum

Susan May

The area is designated as both the Hakusan Tedorigawa UNESCO Global Geopark... , and UNESCO’s Mount Hakusan Biosphere Reserve.

Ishikawa
The Hachiman-Bori

The Hachiman-Bori

Alicia Scarfe

Today, it remains an important cultural heritage site and brings tourism... And the residents work hard to preserve the town’s heritage.

Shiga
Postcards From Japan 7

Postcards From Japan

Kasia Sykus

Many of the types of photos that you have seen of Japan would probably... shrines and temples normally have photography restrictions as well as heritage

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Katori City Guide

Katori City Guide

Elizabeth S

along the river for a leisurely look at the once-bustling merchant town’s heritage... biggest festivals are Sawara Taisai, a pair of festivals recognized as UNESCO

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