Shiretoko road reopens after 6 months

Shiretoko road reopens after 6 months

The main road crossing the Shiretoko Peninsula in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido opens for the first time in six months on May 1, 2015, allowing visitors to enjoy the area's wide open spaces. Mt. Rausu is seen in the background. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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