Visitors are rushing to Japan at the moment as the weak yen is making the normally big-budget destination more affordable. While the Japanese are famed for their polite and welcoming nature, the ...

As we scoop and slurp, proprietor Tatsukuni, an ex-wrestler, regales us with stories of his life 50 years ago as an 18-year-old, low-ranking sumo in a Tokyo stable and how he learned to cook ...

Located in central Honshu, Gifu Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-track destination perfect for history buffs, lovers of the great outdoors and foodies. One of only eight landlocked prefectures, Gifu’s ...

As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture.

Cultural immersion is an often-used construct to describe the pleasure of surrounding oneself entirely in the culture of the region one is visiting. In Japan, immersion is often quite literal, thanks ...

Japan's Gifu Prefecture offers a quieter travel experience away from the overtourism of major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. Located two hours from Tokyo by bullet train, Gifu is known for its charming ...