Today, July 7, Sevens Day, but also World Heritage Day in Japan. On this day 21 years ago the sacred pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountain Range was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail traces a path from Kyoto to Nara, both once capital cities of Japan, passing Shinto shrines that date back to the 9th century. In Wakayama Prefecture, which the route passes through, there’s an ordinance that says it all: “This irreplaceable asset of humankind must be protected, utilized, and passed on to future generations.” There isn’t a UNESCO designation for cars, but if there were, what’s one historic Japanese car would fit that description?
Which Japanese car needs to be preserved for posterity?
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