By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
February 6, 2024 at 07:00 JST
Tomioka Silk Mill, established by the central government in 1872, stands as a memorial to a turning point in Japan’s industrial history. Visitors can learn about the major driving force behind the nation’s rapid modernization in the 19th century. The mill was registered as a World Heritage site in June 2014. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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