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Thatched roofs under threat due to straw shortage
A thatcher who has a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw has caused problems for his industry. Chris Dodson, who runs a thatching company based in Sawtry ...
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Re-thatching of steep roofs in Shirakawa-go back after break
SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Villagers in this renowned UNESCO World Heritage site came together to re-thatch the roof of a multitiered house here for the first time in five years on May 13.