Cultural and natural heritage sites in Japan
Published on 5 November 2023 at 12:00 - Modified the 9 January 2024 at 15:05
Japan's rich history, reflected in its landscapes and traditions
Osaka October 2023
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Osaka October 2023
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Osaka: the city and former site of the 1970 World Expo.
Naoshima October 2023
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Naoshima October 2023
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Naoshima: the island of culture, museums and outdoor sculptures. Artists such as Armand, Nikki de Saint Phalle, Karel Appel and Yayoi Kusama are well represented.
Himeji Castle October 2023
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Himeji Castle October 2023
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Himeji Castle, built around 1613. The white color is given by a plaster coating. The interior carpentry is exceptional.
Nara October 2023
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Nara October 2023
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Nara, capitale du Japon au VIIème siècle. Les temples sont parmi les plus anciens de l’archipel. On visite le bâtiment en bois le plus hait du monde et le bâtiment en bois le plus grand du monde. Le plus souvent dans un parc avec des biches en liberté.
Kobe October 2023
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Kobe October 2023
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Kobe : l’ancien quartier occidental de Kitano et le quartier chinois (Nankinchome). Au moment de Halloween.
Kotohira October 2023
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Kotohira October 2023
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Kotohira sur l’ile de Shikoku et son sanctuaire aux 1368 marches, Konpira San.
Teshima October 2023
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Teshima October 2023
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Teshima: the neighboring island of Naoshima. Numerous proposals by contemporary artists, both well-known and yet to be discovered. The Teshima Art Museum, with its unique Matrix work by artist Rei Nato, offers a unique visual and sensory experience that is a must-see.