A World Heritage Town: Past and Future - Hometown Stories

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Omori once prospered from the nearby Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, which later became recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recently, the small town has become a popular place to settle for young families looking for the intangibles that money cannot buy; a sense of community and a place to raise children surrounded by nature.