Shirakawa-go village undergoes fire drill

Shirakawa-go village undergoes fire drill

SHIRAKAWA, Japan - Thatched houses in Shirakawa-go, one of Japan's World Heritage-designated sites, undergoes a fire drill on Nov. 6. The mountain village located near the border between Toyama and Gifu prefectures, will soon be blanketed with snow. (Kyodo)

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