The Tomioka Silk Mill is a kind of historical site that every child learns about at school in Japan, but despite its UNESCO World Heritage status, it’s not among the country’s top tourist destinations. Which is a shame, since the site offers plenty of incredible views and well-preserved architecture, a glimpse into the dawn of industrial Japan. The Silk Mill’s story starts with the end of Japan’s feudal isolationism in 1853, which then sent it running to catch up with the rest of the world. As previously unknown technology and…
