Shirakawa Village must be notified of any proposed large-scale project ... of the property rests with the Agency for Cultural Affairs of the Government of Japan. The associated bodies include the ...

Japan’s countryside offers a serene escape from the fast-paced city life. With its peaceful landscapes, traditional villages, ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency ... while in the famous Shirakawa village (Gifu Prefecture), the snow depth reached 1.84 meters. In some areas, the snowfall exceeds the usual norm ...

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan's snowiest regions ... Come and visit a mountain village that appears to be frozen in time.

Snowfall reached record levels in eastern Hokkaido while blanketing other parts of the Japanese archipelago ... cm of snow while 78 cm landed in Shirakawa village in Gifu Prefecture.

Shirakawa-go is famous for its gassho-zukuri farmhouses, which are more than two centuries old. These thatched-roof houses are built to endure heavy snowfall, making them architectural marvels. The ...

GIFU--A locally produced “watery custard pudding” called Mizu Purin scooped championship honors at the first Japan Pudding ... in and around the village of Shirakawa.