Comprised of 17 properties from 3 continents and 7 countries (France, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Argentina, and India) selected from the works of Paris-based architect and urban planner Le Corbusier .
“Le Corbusier’s architectural works – outstanding contribution to the modern architectural movement” の続きを読むBuddhist buildings in the Horyu ji area
Many of the world’s oldest wooden buildings remain in the Horyuji area.
Horyuji, Hokiji and other Buddhist temples were built in the 7th century, and religious activities continue at these temples even today.
Horyuji Temple
“Buddhist buildings in the Horyu ji area” の続きを読むHimeji castle
Japan’s unique castle style, consisting of wooden buildings, stone walls, and white earthen walls, was established in the mid-16th century.
“Himeji castle” の続きを読むYakushima
Yakushima is located in the East China Sea, approximately 65km south of the mainland of Kagoshima Prefecture.
It is a roughly circular island with an area of approximately 500 km2 and a circumference of approximately 130 km, with mountainous areas accounting for approximately
“Yakushima” の続きを読むCultural assets of ancient capital Kyoto
Kyoto was the capital of Japan and the residence of the Emperor from 794 to 1868.
It prospered as a cultural, economic, and political center until the samurai government moved its political center to Kamakura and Edo.
“Cultural assets of ancient capital Kyoto” の続きを読むGassho style village in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
The village of Shirakawa-go consists of a group of large wooden houses.
“Gassho style village in Shirakawa-go and Gokayama” の続きを読むAtomic bomb dome
When it was first established, it was called “Hiroshima Prefectural Products Exhibition Hall”.
Later, the name was changed to Hiroshima Prefectural Product Exhibition Center,” and in 1933 to Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall.”
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“Atomic bomb dome” の続きを読むCultural assets of ancient capital Nara
Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784 and flourished as a political, economic, and cultural center. During this period, the prototype of Japanese culture was formed through interaction with China (Tang Dynasty).
“Cultural assets of ancient capital Nara” の続きを読むShrines and temples in Nikko
Nikko has become a sacred place for the Tokugawa shogunate ever since Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun Ieyasu, was built in 1616.
Nikko Toshogu
“Shrines and temples in Nikko” の続きを読むItsukushima shrine
Itsukushima Shrine is a rare shrine in Japan, with wooden buildings built in the middle of an inlet with an island in the Seto Inland Sea in the background.
“Itsukushima shrine” の続きを読む