(2)Japan to proposes additional World Heritage sites

TOKYO, Japan - Kimbusenji Temple in the Yoshino district in Nara Prefecture was founded by En no Gyoja in late 7th century and expanded in the Jogan era (859-877) by Shingon monk Shobo. A government advisory panel decided Nov. 17 to propose three Japanese cultural sites, including the temple and shrines, for the World Heritage List of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).