
Yoshiyuki Aihara
Yoshiyuki Aihara is a professor of archaeology at Nara University, known for his work on the Asuka-Fujiwara sites in Japan, which were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, highlighting their significance in understanding the formation of Japan's ancient state influenced by neighboring cultures.
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Yoshiyuki Aihara, a Nara University archaeology professor, told AP the sites are significant because they show how Japan’s ancient state was formed through influences from China and the Korean Peninsula.
France’s D-Day landing beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus among sites added to World Heritage ListThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-27





