Monthly Archives: October 2020

Life In Japan: Shirakawa-go

Posted on October 28, 2020 by John Rachel

Shirakawa-go is a village of thatch-roofed houses. This charming traditional village is located in Shirakawa-mura (白川村), Gifu Prefecture, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: My Pergola

Posted on October 10, 2020 by John Rachel

Spoiler alert: Here I am tooting my own horn. Last summer, I spent four weeks putting together a structure which provides in our very modest yard, a place to relax, have fun, read a book, drink tea, eat lunch or barbecue. Continue reading →

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