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"This is... Cute!" the "Mikan No Hetayama Kofun" (Orange Stem Mountain Burial Mound) in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, Is Attracting Attention → What Is the Origin of the Name? What Are the Highlights? We Asked the Board of Education | J-Town Net

There's a type of ancient burial mound that's currently attracting attention for being "cute." Kofun are tombs (burial mounds) built between the mid-3rd and 7th centuries, belonging to the ruling class, such as kings and powerful clans. While they're often associated with the Kansai region, including Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, they're actually found throughout Japan, from Iwate Prefecture to Kagoshima Prefecture… Continue reading on "J-Town Net"
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There's a type of ancient burial mound that's currently attracting attention for being "cute." Kofun are tombs (burial mounds) built between the mid-3rd and 7th centuries, belonging to the ruling class, such as kings and powerful clans. While they're often associated with the Kansai region, including Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, they're actually found throughout Japan, from Iwate Prefecture to Kagoshima Prefecture… Continue reading on "J-Town Net"

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Jタウンネット broke the news in on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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