Tourists visit a part of Hashima Island, commonly known as Gunkanjima, off Nagasaki in southern Japan. The island was one of 23 old industrial facilities seeking Unesco's recognition as a world heritage site. Photo: AP
Tourists visit a part of Hashima Island, commonly known as Gunkanjima, off Nagasaki in southern Japan. The island was one of 23 old industrial facilities seeking Unesco's recognition as a world heritage site. Photo: AP
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Japan wins Unesco heritage status for Meiji sites after row over war history

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Updated: 9:46pm, 6 Jul, 2015

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Tourists visit a part of Hashima Island, commonly known as Gunkanjima, off Nagasaki in southern Japan. The island was one of 23 old industrial facilities seeking Unesco's recognition as a world heritage site. Photo: AP
Tourists visit a part of Hashima Island, commonly known as Gunkanjima, off Nagasaki in southern Japan. The island was one of 23 old industrial facilities seeking Unesco's recognition as a world heritage site. Photo: AP
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