{
  "id": 6132011,
  "title": "Japan Finally Nominates Hikone Castle for UNESCO World Heritage Status",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/japan-finally-nominates-hikone-castle-for-unesco-world-heritage-status",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:57:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tokyo Weekender",
    "slug": "tokyo-weekender",
    "url": "https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/hikone-castle-unesco-world-heritage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Overlooking the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Hikone Castle has long stood as one of Japan’s most remarkably preserved feudal castles. Despite its history and national treasure status, the site spent over three decades awaiting global recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As of September 3, 2026, Hikone Castle has finally been […] The post Japan Finally Nominates Hikone Castle…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}