Club Tourism introduces the charms of areas that have been certified as "Japan Heritage"! Each month, we will introduce the unique stories of towns that evoke Japanese culture and traditions in our "Living in Japan Heritage Sites" special feature. We will introduce details of the certified areas and nearby tourist spots.
What is "Japan Heritage"?
Stories that tell the story of Japanese culture and traditions, certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. As of fiscal year 2021, 104 stories have been certified. The program supports efforts to comprehensively utilize a variety of attractive tangible and intangible cultural assets, with the aim of promoting their appeal both domestically and internationally and revitalizing local areas.
This month's pick
Naval Bases Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo, and Maizuru - Cities where you can experience the dynamism of Japan's modernization -
[Hiroshima Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture]
One of the slogans that the new Meiji government put forward to build a modern nation was "Enrich the country and strengthen the military," and the navy played a part in that military strength. In order to compete on an equal footing with the Western powers, the Meiji government deployed warships and established a naval base in Yokosuka in 1884. In 1889, it opened naval bases in Kure and Sasebo, and in 1891, it opened naval bases in Maizuru, and established a maritime defense system that divided and controlled the surrounding sea areas of the island nation of Japan. Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo, and Maizuru worked together as the core of modern Japan's maritime defense. They introduced cutting-edge Western technology, passed that technology on, created new technology, and improved their technological capabilities, which promoted the modernization of Japan. Among the many naval port-related heritage sites, there are many facilities that are still in operation today, which gives an idea of the high level of technology at the time.
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