Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candidates

Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candidates

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in February 2004 shows the Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was Japan's capital between the late 12th and early 14th centuries. The Japanese government is considering recommending that UNESCO approve Mt. Fuji in central Japan and Kamakura as World Heritage cultural sites, officials said July 26, 2011.

Sherman tank part found at Okinawa archeological site

Sherman tank part found at Okinawa archeological site

Photo shows part of a Sherman tank used by the U.S. forces during World War II that has been dug up at an archeological site in Okinawa, the prefectural educational board said June 8. The turret of what appears to be an M4 Sherman was found at the Isamebaru No. 1 site in Ginowan, where the remains of early Ryukyu settlements of the 12th to 14th centuries have been excavated and examined since 1996.

Sherman tank part found at Okinawa archeological site

Sherman tank part found at Okinawa archeological site

Photo shows part of a Sherman tank used by the U.S. forces during World War II that has been dug up at an archeological site in Okinawa, the prefectural educational board said June 8. The turret of what appears to be an M4 Sherman was found at the Isamebaru No. 1 site in Ginowan, where the remains of early Ryukyu settlements of the 12th to 14th centuries have been excavated and examined since 1996.

Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candida

Japan considering Mt. Fuji, Kamakura as cultural heritage candida

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in February 2004 shows the Great Buddha statue in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, which was Japan's capital between the late 12th and early 14th centuries. The Japanese government is considering recommending that UNESCO approve Mt. Fuji in central Japan and Kamakura as World Heritage cultural sites, officials said July 26, 2011. (Kyodo)