🏭 Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining
UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 23 component sites across eight prefectures
📌 Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015
- 23 component sites across eight prefectures in southwestern Japan
- Represents Japan's transformation from feudal society to industrial power during the Meiji period (1868–1912)
- Focuses on three key industries: iron and steel, shipbuilding, and coal mining
The Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution comprise 23 component parts spread across eight prefectures in southwestern Japan ...