白川郷の世界遺産とは？合掌造り集落の登録理由・見どころ・アクセスを解説の世界遺産一覧

Cultural Heritage

What is Shirakawa-go a World Heritage Site? An explanation of the reasons for its registration, its highlights, and how to access the Gassho-zukuri village.

Ito March 21, 2026 0Comment

The reason why the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Gassho-zukuri villages were registered as a World Heritage Site, Ogi-machi...

Cultural Heritage

What is Itsukushima Shrine? An explanation of its World Heritage designation, the Great Torii Gate, and access.

Ito March 21, 2026 0Comment

The reasons why Itsukushima Shrine was registered as a World Heritage Site, the meaning of the Great Torii gate, and the tides...

Cultural Heritage

This article explains the reasons why the cultural properties of ancient Kyoto were registered as a World Heritage Site and details the 17 constituent properties.

Ito November 24, 2025 0Comment

The Cultural Properties of Ancient Kyoto are a World Heritage Site consisting of 17 component sites.

Cultural Heritage

The history of the Atomic Bomb Dome and its significance as a World Heritage Site

Ito August 4, 2025 0Comment

Hiroshima's World Heritage Site, from the history of the Atomic Bomb Dome to its role as a World Heritage Site...

Cultural Heritage

Reconsidering the value of the National Museum of Western Art as a World Heritage Site on the 60th anniversary of Le Corbusier's death

Ito May 27, 2025 0Comment

60 years after Le Corbusier's death. The only country in Japan to be registered as a World Heritage Site...

Cultural Heritage

Sado Island's gold mine becomes a World Heritage Site! Learn about the history and value of the revolutionary gold mining method

Ito July 29, 2024 1Comment

The gold mines of Sado Island, which will be registered as a World Heritage Site in 2024, are from the Edo period...

Cultural Heritage

What is Shirakawa-go a World Heritage Site? An explanation of the reasons for its registration, its highlights, and how to access the Gassho-zukuri village.

Cultural Heritage

What is Itsukushima Shrine? An explanation of its World Heritage designation, the Great Torii Gate, and access.

Natural heritage

The Dolomites World Heritage Site: A mountain range where stunning scenery and Earth history intersect

Cultural Heritage

What is the Seine River in Paris? A simple explanation of why it was registered as a World Heritage Site and its historical value

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