Guest house in Hagi, western Japan, popular among tourists, locals

Guest house in Hagi, western Japan, popular among tourists, locals

Naohiro Shiomitsu (L) works at his guest house "ruco" in Hagi, Yamaguchi prefecture, on July 20, 2015, amid its growing popularity among not only tourists but also locals such as young entrepreneurs. The western Japanese city had five sites added in July to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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