SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Villagers in this renowned UNESCO World Heritage site came together to re-thatch the roof of a multitiered house here for the first time in five years on May 13.

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SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--The snow-covered farmhouses of Shirakawago were lit up in an annual illumination event here on Jan. 14, transforming the World Heritage site into a magical spectacle.