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Amami-Oshima Island by Els Slots
Ancient Kamakura by Els Slots
Ancient Kyoto by Squiffy
Ancient Nara by Squiffy
Asuka-Fujiwara by Els Slots
Fujisan by Els Slots
Genbaku Dome by Squiffy
Gusuku of Ryukyu by Els Slots
Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region by Carlo Sarion
Hikone-Jo
Japan ratified 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 Yakushima Island. These sites reflect Japan’s rich historical development and its diverse natural environments across the archipelago.
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