A 500-meter stretch of ice and snow scenery – Japan’s version of the Alps’ Snow Valley

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[Have you seen Japan’s culture of house plaques – the “torii”?]Posted by a Japanese netizen@Xiaofeng Weibo share: In Japan, every private residence has a plaque at the entrance of its yard that displays the family’s surname (or full name). If you’re trying to find someone’s home but aren’t sure which one it is, just check the name on the plaque. This particular family’s plaque reads “Torii,” and the quiet, elegant surroundings are truly enviable.

[Snow Valley: Japan’s Alps]Posted by a Japanese netizen@Weiai Qingcheng Weibo share: When visiting Toyama Prefecture in Japan, Mount Tateyama is one of the must-see spots, known as Japan’s Alps. After snowfall, the 500-meter-long view is especially spectacular, referred to as the Snow Valley (also called the Great Snow Valley).