Walk Japan’s ancient travellers’ highway for historic post towns, teahouses and mountain shrines
The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic ...
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Ancient burial mound murals mark 50 years since discovery
Their discoveries, half a century ago on March 21, sparked a boom in studies of ancient Japanese history. Among the best-known pictures is one of noblewomen called “Asuka Beauties.” ...
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Lodge comes alive with rooms at ancient burial mound in Nara
Old private residences that stood at the site were refurbished into a lodge complex, which is named Cofunia after “kofun,” the Japanese word for ancient tumulus. Preliminary operations of the ...
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Japan to recommend ancient capitals in Nara Prefecture for UNESCO listing
The Japanese government has recommended ancient capitals located in current-day Nara Prefecture as candidates for UNESCO's World Heritage list to be inscribed in 2026. The government is seeking the ...