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Cultural and Natural Inheritances
1998
UNESCO's World Heritage project is an international endeavor designed to preserve places of unique scenic and cultural value all over the world. This site explores places in Japan which have been designated as World Heritage sites. From the temples of Kyoto to the Hiroshima Peace Monument, see how these monuments preserve the beauty and architecture of a culture and its people.