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Lookout Attractions In Mimasaka

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Mimasaka is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. As of March 31, 2017, the city has an estimated population of 28,502 and a population density of 66 persons per km². The total area is 429.19 km².
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  • 1. Tottori Sand Dunes Tottori
    The Tottori Sand Dunes are sand dunes located near the city of Tottori in Tottori Prefecture, Japan. They form the only large dune system in Japan.The dunes were created by sediment deposits carried from the Chūgoku Mountains by the Sendai River into the Sea of Japan. Sea currents and wind help bring the sand from the bottom up onto the shore, where the wind constantly rearranges their shape. The dunes have existed for over 100,000 years, but the area of the dunes has been steadily decreasing due to a government reforestation program following World War II. Additionally, concrete barriers erected to protect the coast from tsunamis have disrupted the currents responsible for bringing the sand to shore. Authorities have adopted measures to stop the shrinkage of the dunes, partly because the...
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