The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are two traditional mountain villages located in the Shogawa river valley ...

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 ...

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.

Explore Japan's serene villages with traditional architecture, stunning scenery, and rich culture. Perfect for your next ...

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.

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.