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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2019
Four men claiming to be from North Korea rescued in western Japan
Four men claiming to be from North Korea arrived on an island in western Japan on Tuesday, after their boat apparently lost power and came under the protection of Japanese authorities, police said.
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2017
Chinese coast guard ships confirmed in waters off northwest Kyushu islands for first time
Two Chinese coast guard ships briefly entered Japanese waters Saturday around two islands off Kyushu, in the first confirmed entry by Chinese government vessels into the area, the Japan Coast Guard said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2017
Sacred island of Okinoshima, three reefs added to UNESCO World Heritage list
A sacred island and three reefs, as well as four other related sites in southwestern Japan, were added to UNESCO's World Heritage list on Sunday, the international body said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 3, 2017
'Sacred Island of Okinoshima in Munakata Region and the Yamato Imperial Court'
Jan. 1-March 5
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2016
Cabinet OKs bid to add Fukuoka ancient sites to UNESCO heritage list
The Cabinet approved on Friday recommending a group of ancient monuments in Fukuoka Prefecture for inclusion in the UNESCO cultural heritage list next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2016
'Sacred' men-only Japanese island to make UNESCO bid, but locals fear tourism
Japan is set to nominate Okinoshima, a remote Fukuoka Prefecture island some consider to be sacred, for 2017 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listing. Also included in the bid will be a cluster of related sites in the area.

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