The Gassho-style houses found in the Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are rare examples of their kind in Japan. Located in a river valley surrounded by the ... Under the same ordinance, ...

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

NEW DELHI--Japan’s Sado Island gold mine formally gained World Cultural Heritage status during a meeting of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO here on July 27. The decision brings the ...

For authentic cultural experiences away from crowds, visit these five serene Japanese villages that showcase scenic beauty ...

Located in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa-go is a village full of old-fashioned houses with thatched roofs - and a registered World Heritage Site. The roofs are steeply slanted ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu -- An illumination event at a UNESCO World Heritage-listed settlement in this central Japan village began ... including the national important cultural property Wada House ...

U.S. News took into account cultural attractions, culinary options and accessibility (among other factors) to bring you the best places to visit in Japan ... this UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Shunji Kono, will boost recognition of kagura, draw tourists and support efforts across Japan to have kagura registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage ... at the 2025 World Expo in ...