Japan's ancient tombs eyed to become world heritage site

Japan's ancient tombs eyed to become world heritage site

People celebrate in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 14, 2019, after an advisory panel of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization recommended adding the prefecture's Mozu-Furuichi tumulus clusters, including Sakai's Daisen Kofun, to the World Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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