The World Heritage Sites in Japan

Name: 1:15pm - The World Heritage Sites in Japan
Start: 2026-08-11T12:15:00Z
End: 2026-08-11T12:30:00Z
Location: NHK World Europe

Triangular Roofs Bring People Together Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama

Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's snowiest regions, famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. Every detail of life here is reflected in the cooperative bond shared by residents.