Traditional farm homes in Japan

Triangular Roofs Bring People Together: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – The World Heritage Sites in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s snowiest regions. It’s famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. The triangular roofs distribute the weight of heavy snow evenly, and the steep slopes allow residents to remove snow with little effort.

Japan traditional farm houses

Triangular Roofs Bring People Together: Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama – The World Heritage Sites in Japan | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s snowiest regions. It’s famous for its traditional thatched-roof Gassho-style homes. The triangular roofs distribute the weight of heavy snow evenly, and the steep slopes allow residents to remove snow with little effort.

Native Americans are being stopped and detained by ice

A history of conflict: Trump’s impact on Native American communities | DW News

In his push to “make America great again,” President Trump has launched a sweeping crackdown on “illegal immigration.” But one unexpected community is caught in the crossfire: Native Americans. This 20-minute documentary takes you inside a reservation – among the most disadvantaged areas in the US – to show how Indigenous communities now face threats to birthright citizenship and basic rights.

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Overview. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009.Apr 22, 2025

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