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The filmmakers shed light on the architectural and symbolic aspects of Itsukushima Shrine, which appears to float on the sea.

The World Heritage Sites in Japan

The Beauty and Beliefs of the Shinto Shrine on the Sea: Itsukushima Shrine

The filmmakers shed light on the history, function and beauty of Himeji Castle, a wooden castle built without a single nail.

Blending Beauty and Battle Defense: Himeji Castle

The filmmakers explore why Japanese Christians in the Nagasaki region went into hiding and how the faith was kept alive for 250 years without priests or churches.

250 Years of Faithful Prayer: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region

Features the now defunct Tomioka Silk Mill, a world heritage site that was once used to mass produce raw silk that Japan exported worldwide in the 19th century.

Sericulture Rrevolution that Changed the World: Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites

The Ogasawara Islands are home to many unique species of both flora and fauna. Their interconnected cycle of life is supported by efforts to control invasive species that threaten their delicate balance.

A Miraculous Paradise of Life: Ogasawara Islands

From natural landscapes to historic architecture representing centuries of cultural development, Japan's World Heritage sites offer a wide range of glimpses into history and nature.

The Maritime Kingdom of Prayers: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Island of Eternal: Forest Yakushima

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