states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 2015
location: Nagasaki Prefecture
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 34.4305555556, 131.4122222222
visited: 2018
The Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution, a UNESCO World Heritage site, highlight the country’s rapid transformation from a feudal society to a modern industrial power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection of historic locations includes coal mines, shipyards, and steelworks, showcasing pioneering technologies and industrial heritage. Recognized for their global significance, these sites illustrate Japan’s unique blend of Western innovation and traditional craftsmanship during a pivotal era.
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