Time travelers' guide to 10 hidden Japanese treasures

Explore the history and mystery of 'Japan Heritage'

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Otaimatsu, or great torch ritual, takes place at the summit of Mount Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture on New Year’s Eve.

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Though not quite in the same league as UNESCO World Heritage sites, ten underrated destinations in Japan, known for their natural beauty and cultural aura, rate highly as places of historical interest and are asking for increased public support.

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