Shirakawa-go is known for its iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses featuring steep thatched roofs, engineered to endure heavy snow. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it highlights traditional Japanese culture ...

The Floating World” transports visitors to a time when Japan was emerging from the feudal era and modern cities were booming.

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