Shiretoko in 1st winter after designated as world heritage site

Shiretoko in 1st winter after designated as world heritage site

SHIRETOKO, Japan - The Shiretoko mountain range in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido is seen covered with snow on Nov. 1 in the first winter since the area was designated earlier this year as a natural heritage site by UNESCO.

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