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.

Two people were killed Wednesday after a cadet allegedly opened fire on members of his own unit at a military training center in central Japan, the country’s Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) has ...

Once the home of Oda Nobunaga, Gifu Castle stands today as a symbol of the area’s historical importance. Archeological work has shed light on the keep’s past and the lives of residents of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shipments of snow-chilled sake have begun in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, for customers sweltering in the early summer heat. A local dealer in Kawaicho in Hida City -- known for its heavy ...

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 ...

Two servicemen, ages 25 and 52, died in the incident, according to the Gifu Naka police station. Another 25-year-old man from the same garrison was also wounded.