The Japan Times: There are only 386 underwater cultural historical site in Japan at present

There are only 386 underwater cultural historical site in Japan at present — a surprisingly small figure considering how the island chain has the world’s sixth longest coastline, at more than 30,000 kilometers. In contrast, there are more than 460,000 registered land-based buried cultural properties. A majority of the registered underwater sites in Japan are inland, however, with many being prehistoric submerged settlements discovered during lakefront development projects. Shipwrecks and other maritime sites are still relatively rare, reflecting the necessity for an organized system for the study and preservation of lost artifacts waiting to be discovered under the sea. Read more about Japan’s underwater mysteries with the link in our bio. 📸 Yuji Yamamoto
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