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Growing plants for medicinal use in Nara Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Members of "farming Kitora" harvest Angelica acutiloba, an ingredient of Kampo medicine, Japan's traditional herbal medicine, in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, in December 2014. Demand for plants used in Kampo medicine has been increasing in Japan.

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HD images of murals in Takamatsuzuka, Kitora tombs

KASHIHARA, Japan - High-definition images of murals in the Takamatsuzuka and Kitora tombs are shown on a screen installed at the Asuka Historical Museum of Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 22, 2014. The system is called "Mural Navigation."

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PM Abe visits exhibition of murals from ancient tomb

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) visits an exhibition of murals from the ancient Kitora Tomb in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, at the Tokyo National Museum on April 21, 2014.

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Kitora tomb

ASUKA, Japan - Visitors view the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 18, 2013. The tomb dating back to the late 7th Century to the early 8th Century was shown to people selected by lot. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Murals from ancient tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - Children look at a mural depicting the Suzaku (red phoenix) removed from the ancient Kitora tomb in an exhibition open to the local people in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, on May 14, 2010. The paintings of four gods of Chinese mythology removed from the tomb for preservation were put on display -- the Suzaku, the Seiryu (blue dragon), the Byakko (white tiger) and the Gembu (black turtle and snake).

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Ogasawara islands shortlisted as World Heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - A pristine beach on Ogasawara islands, one of the five cultural and natural sites short-listed by Japan on Jan. 29 for designation as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Ogasawara are home to around 500 indigenous flora and fauna. The other four sites are Mt. Fuji, Nagasaki churches and other Christian assets, Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma, a symbol of Japan's industrial modernization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and historic ruins in Asuka village in Nara, a site known for colorful murals in the Takamatsuzuka and Kitora tombs.

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(2)All paintings to be removed from Kitora tomb for preservation

NARA, Japan - A Cultural Affairs Agency panel at a meeting held in Nara on Sept. 14 decides to remove all the wall paintings in the ancient Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, to protect them from further deterioration.

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(1)All paintings to be removed from Kitora tomb for preservation

NARA, Japan - Members of a Cultural Affairs Agency panel look at a painting removed from the ancient Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, prior to their meeting on Sept. 14. They decided to remove all the wall paintings in the ancient tomb in the village to protect them from further deterioration.

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(2)Bones, teeth, metal found at Kitora tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - The photo released June 18 by the Culture Agency shows what is believed to be part of metal from a burial casket that has been found at the site of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The tomb, about 14 meters in diameter and 2.6 meters high, is known for its richly colored mural paintings.

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Kitora tomb mural paintings filmed

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - Mural paintings inside the chamber of the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka in Nara Prefecture depict stars in gold foil. The paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century were filmed with a digital camera through the grave robbers' tunnel and projected on a television monitor Dec. 6.

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Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - An aerial photo shows the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where researchers began filming the inside of the ancient tomb's chamber Dec. 6, 2001. Researchers want to get information for use in restoration work set to begin in 2003 on the tomb's mural paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century.

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Filming of ancient Nara tomb begins

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - An aerial photo shows the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where researchers began filming the inside of the ancient tomb's chamber Dec. 6, 2001. Researchers want to get information for use in restoration work set to begin in 2003 on the tomb's mural paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century.

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Kitora tomb mural paintings filmed

ASUAKA VILLAGE, Japan - Mural paintings inside the chamber of the Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka in Nara Prefecture depict stars in gold foil. The paintings that date back from the late seventh century to early eighth century were filmed with a digital camera through the grave robbers' tunnel and projected on a television monitor Dec. 6.

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(2)All paintings to be removed from Kitora tomb for preservation

NARA, Japan - A Cultural Affairs Agency panel at a meeting held in Nara on Sept. 14 decides to remove all the wall paintings in the ancient Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, to protect them from further deterioration. (Kyodo)

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(1)All paintings to be removed from Kitora tomb for preservation

NARA, Japan - Members of a Cultural Affairs Agency panel look at a painting removed from the ancient Kitora tomb in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, prior to their meeting on Sept. 14. They decided to remove all the wall paintings in the ancient tomb in the village to protect them from further deterioration. (Kyodo)

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Ogasawara islands shortlisted as World Heritage site

TOKYO, Japan - A pristine beach on Ogasawara islands, one of the five cultural and natural sites short-listed by Japan on Jan. 29 for designation as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Ogasawara are home to around 500 indigenous flora and fauna. The other four sites are Mt. Fuji, Nagasaki churches and other Christian assets, Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma, a symbol of Japan's industrial modernization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and historic ruins in Asuka village in Nara, a site known for colorful murals in the Takamatsuzuka and Kitora tombs. (Kyodo)

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Murals from ancient tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - Children look at a mural depicting the Suzaku (red phoenix) removed from the ancient Kitora tomb in an exhibition open to the local people in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, on May 14, 2010. The paintings of four gods of Chinese mythology removed from the tomb for preservation were put on display -- the Suzaku, the Seiryu (blue dragon), the Byakko (white tiger) and the Gembu (black turtle and snake). (Kyodo)

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Growing plants for medicinal use in Nara Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Members of "farming Kitora" harvest Angelica acutiloba, an ingredient of Kampo medicine, Japan's traditional herbal medicine, in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, in December 2014. Demand for plants used in Kampo medicine has been increasing in Japan. (Kyodo)

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(2)Photos of paintings at ancient Kitora tomb released

KASHIHARA, Japan - A man with the head of a mouse is depicted in the painting on the north wall of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The Cultural Affairs Agency on April 14 released infrared photos of the paintings found at the tomb, which is thought to have been a burial place for someone related to Emperor Temmu of the seventh century. (Kyodo)

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(1)Photos of paintings at ancient Kitora tomb released

KASHIHARA, Japan - A dragon is depicted in the painting on the east wall of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The Cultural Affairs Agency on April 14 released infrared photos of the paintings at the tomb, which is thought to have been a burial place for someone related to Emperor Temmu of the seventh century. (Kyodo)

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Repaired mural painting unveiled

The Agency for Cultural Affairs unveils a repaired mural painting of the Kitora tomb, dating back to the late 7th to early 8th century, on Jan. 19, 2017, in the western Japan village of Asuka. The painting depicts a snake encircling a turtle. It will open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Repaired mural painting unveiled

The Agency for Cultural Affairs unveils a repaired mural painting of the Kitora tomb, dating back to the late 7th to early 8th century, on Jan. 19, 2017, in the western Japan village of Asuka. The painting depicts a snake encircling a turtle. It will open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Repaired mural painting unveiled

The Agency for Cultural Affairs unveils a repaired mural painting of the Kitora tomb, dating back to the late 7th to early 8th century, on Jan. 19, 2017, in the western Japan village of Asuka. The painting depicts a snake encircling a turtle. It will open to the public from Jan. 22 to Feb. 19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Museum opens in Nara to display Kitora tomb murals

Photo shows a museum that opened Sept. 24, 2016, in the western Japan village of Asuka to display murals from the ancient Kitora tomb. About 400 archeology fans selected by lot were the first visitors allowed into the "Kitora Kofun Hekiga Taikenkan Shishin no Yakata" museum opened near the tomb to preserve and exhibit the paintings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Museum opens in Nara to display Kitora tomb murals

Photo shows a museum that opened Sept. 24, 2016, in the western Japan village of Asuka to display murals from the ancient Kitora tomb. About 400 archeology fans selected by lot were the first visitors allowed into the "Kitora Kofun Hekiga Taikenkan Shishin no Yakata" museum opened near the tomb to preserve and exhibit the paintings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(2)Bones, teeth, metal found at Kitora tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - The photo released June 18 by the Culture Agency shows what is believed to be part of metal from a burial casket that has been found at the site of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. The tomb, about 14 meters in diameter and 2.6 meters high, is known for its richly colored mural paintings. (Kyodo)

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(1)Bones, teeth, metal found at Kitora tomb

KASHIHARA, Japan - The photo released by the Culture Agency shows the floor of a stone chamber at the site of the ancient Kirora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, where human bones and teeth as well as metal believed to be from a burial casket have been found. The Kitora tomb is thought to be the burial place of someone related to the seventh century Emperor Temmu. The National Research Institute for Cultural Properties said June 18 that the latest findings from its excavations are expected to provide clues to the person's identity. (Kyodo)

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Paintings in ancient Kitora tomb remain intact

KASHIHARA, Japan - Photo released Jan. 27 by the Culture Agency shows one of paintings on the walls of the stone chamber of the ancient Kitora tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture. Researchers investigating the tomb, which dates from the late seventh to early eighth centuries, said the paintings in the stone chamber remain intact in comparison with their condition after a probe in 2001. (Kyodo)