The Kasori Shell
Mounds is a truly
amazing site,
isn't it?

Yeah! I heard they’re some
of the most important ruins
in all of Japan.

Ho ho... you knew a
lot! It's been
designated a
Special Historic
Site.

What’s a “Special
Historic Site”?

These are ruins
within Japan that
should be specially
protected and
known to all
citizens.

Are there many
special
historical sites?

Nay. There are about
460,000 registered
historical sites in
Japan. There are only
63 "special historic
sites." These are rare
historical sites
equivalent to "national
treasures."

Whoa,
that’s incredible!

Aye. The Kasori Shell
Mounds are a place
everyone should
visit at least once.