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Snow-covered thatched houses at World Heritage village in central Japan lit up
SHIRAKAWA, Gifu -- An illumination event at a UNESCO World Heritage-listed settlement in this central Japan village began on Jan. 13, lighting up historic thatched houses. Tourists in the ...
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Mt. Fuji and the legend of a lost village
Thirty-seven houses were destroyed in a fire triggered ... Subashiri became legendary, a village laid to waste by Japan's most famous natural wonder. Subashiri Village was located in the present ...
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Japan’s Most Peaceful Villages For Nature Lovers
Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, ...
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Foreign residents become key part of the future of Hokkaido village
The village was originally rich with pastures for grazing cattle. A resort development project started in 1981 when the JR Sekisho Line opened. It was initially intended for Japanese tourists.