By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
October 22, 2024 at 08:00 JST
Yoshimi Hyakuana (100 caves) is a cluster of ancient graves, but there are 219 caves on the cliff. These tunnel tombs were made by digging into the slopes of hills and on plateaus. It was designated as a National Historic Site in 1923. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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