Today's photo, from Keiko Stusnick, shows a cluster of minkas at Shirakawa-go. Their shape reminds me of Swiss chalets! Keiko says the village of Shirakawa-go is a great place to experience and learn about gasshō (literally clasped hands). According to Wikipedia, gasshōs are a type of minka. I love the kanji for this word (合掌); it contains a miniature house. Here are a few more links for other minka enthusiasts. http://shirakawa-go.org/english/e_world.html Educational info and a great photo of a snow covered minka village!
http://www.vill.shirakawa.gifu.jp/e/ Educational and travel info.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Shirakawa-go Travel info.
For more minka photos and resources go here.
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