On the surface, Nagoro is like any other sleepy village in southern Japan. Until you realize the town’s “villagers” are actually life-size scarecrows – and they outnumber human residents ...

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Also known as “Scarecrow Village”, this hamlet in the Iya Valley is known for its 300-odd kakashi (scarecrows) – that’s more than 11 scarecrows to each of its 27 residents.

Japan's scarecrow village. Prev Next Nagoro, Japan CNN — On the surface, Nagoro is like any other sleepy riverside village in southern Japan’s remote Iya Valley. A ...