World Heritage List
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World HeritageAs of July 2003, there are 11 properties in Japan that are inscribed on the World Heritage List. There are 2 natural properties (Shirakami Mountains and Yakushima) and 9 cultural properties such as the Buddhist monuments in the Horyu-ji area. |
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[Yakushima, a World Natural Heritage Property] FUMIO TOMITA / amana images / Corbis Japan
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