Overview
Where slash-and-burn farming survived longest in Japan; its long houses string every room in a single line along the slope.
About this place
Shiiba (椎葉村, Shiiba-son) is a village located in Higashiusuki District, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 September 2023, the village had an estimated population of 2299 in 1023 households, and a population density of 4.3 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 537.29 square kilometres (207.45 sq mi).
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：Medieval period Highlights / collection：Legends of Heike fugitives, Japan's last slash-and-burn farming, Thatched farmhouse Genre：Architecture, Mingei (folk crafts)
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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