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Life in the World Heritage site Gokayamaduring the Winter (Toyama Prefecture)

TRAVEL 2021 25 minutes Episode(s): 1 english English
[Colors in Japan]

Ainokura Gassho-zukuri is a World Heritage site in Toyama Prefecture's Gokayama region, known for its heavy snowfall. To endure these harsh winters, the village's people have preserved traditional wisdom and techniques, reflected in their unique thatched-roof houses.



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