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Shirakawa-Go, Japan

A world heritage site in Central Japan. Have checked out a great many travel guides and photos online before I finally sat foot on it on a late summer day in August. Has never expected it to be so photogenic. It started raining as soon as I arrived. Lost my view finder in the wood while struggling in pouring rain. But the rain gave me the shades I liked for my shots. Irrespective of the total loss of the view finder, I enjoyed every moments out there. The coffee shop is a MUST to drop by, with a view of the rice field and the voice of a soprano at the background. It is out of this world. The owner even provides a pen and a notepad for anyone who cares to drop down their thoughts. So I did...
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Thatch-roofed cottages - what this place is known for
Thatch-roofed cottages - what this place is known for
Closed up view of the river
Closed up view of the river
Pebbles
Pebbles
The tourist spot - Souvernir shop
The tourist spot - Souvernir shop
Guest house fronted by a beautiful lotus pond
Guest house fronted by a beautiful lotus pond
Lotus hiding in the shade
Lotus hiding in the shade
Rice paddy in the rain
Rice paddy in the rain
Every grain counts
Every grain counts
Lovely cafe with a view
Lovely cafe with a view
Carps hiding from the rain
Carps hiding from the rain
Sorry, not home...
Sorry, not home...
These two folks really know how to enjoy life...
These two folks really know how to enjoy life...
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