Gifu Prefecture, where the game is set, has one of the highest proportions of forested land in Japan, and is rich in natural sights such as Nagara River, one of the country’s three major clear water ...

TOKYO and GIFU, Japan — After a few days in Tokyo, I was ready to trade the bright lights and chaotic streets for a breath of fresh air and quaint villages. My longing to relax and slow down is ...

Caviar is one of the world’s top three luxury foods, along with foie gras and truffles, and is typically known as an imported product from Russia. Japanese people love the idea of putting plenty of ...

Explore the beauty and tradition of Japan with a trip off the beaten path to its Gifu prefecture. Located in the central part of Japan, the area is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.

The player is a mid-level reportage writer who participates in “NohiCom,” a reporting competition between magazine publishers, and hunts for stories in Gifu Prefecture. During the day, you will travel ...

New graduates of a high school in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, have held a traditional event to say good-bye to their alma mater and their friends.

The Shirakawa-go settlement light-up event started on January 12 in the village of Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture. The "gassho"-style houses, characterized by their triangular thatched roofs, are ...

Many elderly people hope to remain in the homes they love and feel comfortable in even as they grow older or begin to live alone. Yet some choose to move out due to concerns about daily inconveniences ...