Gov't to recommend Shiretoko as world heritage site

Gov't to recommend Shiretoko as world heritage site

SHIRETOKO, Japan - Japan's Environment Ministry decided Oct. 16 to recommend the Shiretoko region (shown) in Hokkaido as a candidate site for the world natural heritage list.

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