Shirakawa-go
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Sánchez Krag Paula
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"Step into a time capsule in Shirakawago, a village embraced by the Japanese Alps. Discover the iconic Gassho-style farmhouses with their steep thatched roofs, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of rural life amidst lush mountains."
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Juliana Alvarez Curetti
"¿Cuántas veces en la vida sentiste que estabas en un cuento? "
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