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| World Heritage Series - Villages of Shirakawago and Gokayama | |
The villages are on Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Located in the Shogawa river valley across the border of Gifu and Toyama Prefectures, they are among the most famous tourist sites in Japan.
The villages are known for their houses constructed in the architectural style known as gassho-zukuri. Gassho-zukuri means 'prayer hands construction,' a style characterized by a thatched and steeply slanting roof resembling two hands joined in prayer. These special Japan stamps were released on September 20, 2002. |
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| Issued Country | Japan |
| Issued Year | 2002 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |