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Photographs from Yasuda Tile Road, Niigata Prefecture

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日本語で見たい方は、こちらへ! Agano River, Agano City, Niigata Prefecture: Yasuda Tile Road I visited Niigata Prefecture last November, my mother’s hometown. During my stay, I visited “Yasuda Tile Road” in Agano City, as recommended by a relative. Yasuda Tile Road is where traditional roofing tiles have been produced in Agano since the Edo period. It is a place where visitors can learn about the use and enjoyment of traditional as well as modern roof tiles. Yasuda Tile is a strong and waterproof…

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