Twice a year, the picturesque and otherwise quiet village of Kayabuki no Sato in Japan puts on a spectacular water display. The event does attract tourists, but its real purpose is to test a forest of 62 fire extinguishers scattered across the historic site. Tucked away in a mountainous region of Japan’s Gifu Prefecture is a small village of Gassho-style houses – uniquely … [Read more...] about Village in Japan Hosts “Water Hose Festival” To Test Its Spectacular Fire Extinguishing System