The village of Shirakawa-go, lost in the mountains, was cut off from civilization for a long time and therefore has retained its original appearance to this day. It is recognized as a UNESCO heritage site and has become a tourism star in Japan in recent years. Travelers flock here to see how the Japanese lived centuries ago and admire the scattering of traditional minka houses, which are picturesque at any time of the year - from the emerald-rimmed rice fields in summer to the winter when vil...