Culture 18 Sites on 'Japan Heritage' List Claire Rieuneau Apr 27, 2015 Japanese government chooses 18 cultural sites as part of ‘Japan Heritage’ to promote tourism
7 Historical Sonohyan Utaki World Heritage Site Michael Flemming Sonohyan Utaki was the stone gate used by the Ryukyuan King as a prayer point and exit when departing Shuri Castle. It is one of..
Museums Fujisan World Heritage Center Ignatius Koh The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a..
Museums Kumano Kodo World Heritage Center Kenny King Hin Choi The rich history of Kumano Kodo and its vital position as a religious hub is clearly described in this information center.
15 Historical Naha's World Heritage Shuri Castle Yui Yamaguchi Shuri Jo Castle Park is an UNESCO World Heritage site and the capital of the proud Ryukyu empire.
Historical World Heritage Nakijin Castle Bonson Lam We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..
Culture Kumano Hongu Heritage Center Virginia Gonzalez The Kumano Hongu Heritage Center is an information center about the Kumano pilgrimage routes.
