TOKYO -- People have excavated beneath the earth from time immemorial: mining for riches, tunneling for transport, and creating spaces for safety and storage.
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Japan underground: Explore a vast 'temple,' lake or gold mine
The country's subterranean world is rich in history and mystery
Tourists can ride a tram in the historic Ashio Copper Mine in Nikko, north of Tokyo.
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