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Japan to nominate Hikone Castle for 2028 World Heritage listing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) TOKYO - The Japanese council for cultural affairs on Thursday selected Hikone Castle, a national treasure, as a candidate for nomination for the 2028 UNESCO World Heritage List. The government plans to submit to the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization by Feb....