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UNESCO Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Revitalizes Rural Wakayama

NACHIKATSUURA, JAPAN - JUNE 19: Boxes of traditional souvenir sweets titled 'Kumano Kodo Story' sit displayed on wooden shelves inside a local gift shop near Mount Nachi in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, on June 19, 2026. The product packaging features classical Japanese calligraphy and an illustration depicting historical pilgrims dressed in Heian-period attire walking through a cedar forest, attracting outdoor tourists and spiritual travelers looking to purchase local confectionery treats and regional delicacies along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage network. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13867929
Date Taken	19 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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