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Mysterious tadpole rain in Japan
1001 mystery

Mysterious tadpole rain in Japan

Japanese people, officials and scientists are confused when they hear about the strange torrential rain in Ishikawa's central province.

December 18, 2018
Ancient villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
World Heritage

Ancient villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Unesco Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized - the old Shirakawa-go and Gokayama Village is a World Cultural Heritage in 1995.

December 18, 2018
Mount Shirakami Sanchi
World Heritage

Mount Shirakami Sanchi

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization recognized the Shirakami Sanchi Mountains of Japan as a World Natural Heritage in 1993.

December 18, 2018
Horyu-ji temple's Buddhist architectural complex
World Heritage

Horyu-ji temple's Buddhist architectural complex

Unesco's Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization has recognized the Buddhist architectural complex of Horyuji temple area, Nara of Japan is the World Cultural…

December 18, 2018