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Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls
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Rivers have been closely associated with the birth of civilization since ancient times. In Japan too, there are great rivers flowing through large cities, such as the Tonegawa River in the Kanto Plain where Tokyo is located, and the Yodogawa River in Osaka. There are also beautiful rivers such as the famous Shimantogawa in the Shikoku region. Moreover, numerous lakes and waterfalls are found in the mountainous districts. Famous waterfalls include the Kegon Falls in Nikko and the Nachi Falls of the Kumano region, which are designated as World Heritage Sites. Both places are sacred sites of Japan.
