Japan Heritage is “100 stories that tell the culture and traditions of Japan” certified by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Each Japan Heritage site has a story that conveys the history, traditions and culture of that region. In other words, Japan Heritage is a “story” that conveys culture and traditions. This system was started by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in fiscal 2015, with the goal of certifying 100 stories nationwide by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. Furthermore, the pronunciation of Japan Heritage is “Nihon-isan,” not “Nippon-isan.” When you travel, you won’t just en…