GIFU--Two hospitals in this central Japan prefecture believe that inpatients having their beloved dogs nearby could stabilize their physical and mental state and accelerate their recovery.

Takayama Zenkoji Temple in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, has opened its main hall and lodgings for use by local residents, after receiving few reservations for stays since April amid the spread of ...

From this, it is easier to understand what the word “Satoyama” means. Thanks to the etymological point of view, this word is the combination of two words: Sato「里」 which means an inhabited place, and ...

A cat patrols Ogaki Castle and has a special place where he cools off on hot days. In Magome-juku, a 400-year-old post town, two cats live at a souvenir store. We capture an unexpected interaction!

Michelin Announces First-Ever Guide to Japan’s Aichi, Gifu, and Mie Prefectures There are three new three-star restaurants in Japan by Monica Burton May 16, 2019, 8:44 AM PDT ...

It is said that more than 300 swordsmiths plied their trade in Seki during feudal times. The town in Gifu Prefecture today carries on the tradition as a famous producer of high-quality knives. We ...

Gifu University is the national university in the historical city of Gifu, Japan which remains strongly rooted in its local community. Situated in the centre of Japan, Gifu is characterised by ...