Nara: Freshly Paved Roads Add New Flavor to Old Townscape; More Roads Expected to Be Paved in Future

GOSE, Nara — Work to pave the roads using earth-toned blocks to better match the surrounding scenery in the center of the Gosemachi area of Gose, Nara Prefecture, has now been completed. The area is known for the traditional-style houses that have lined its streets since the Edo period (1603-1867).