A construction company here that farms sturgeon as a side business said it has produced “golden caviar,” a delicacy that can ...

TAKAYAMA, Gifu Prefecture--A former kamikaze pilot is sharing his story with a German audience for the first time 75 years after his suicide mission was unexpectedly called off in the closing days ...

Shirakawa-go, about a hundred preserved houses in the Japanese Alps Located around 50km from the city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa-go stretches along the Sho River at the foot of the ...

We visit Furukawa, an old district of Hida City in Gifu Prefecture, which is surrounded by mountains and stunning scenery.

Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture is part of a region called Hida. 01:29 Nestled amidst high mountains, its lush forests have fostered time-tested woodworking techniques.

Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region ... Stroll around the old towns in Takayama, hike the stone pavements of the Nakasendo Trail, feel the grounds of samurai battlefields, take a closer ...

Cloudy with a high of 36 °F (2.2 °C). Winds NNW at 9 to 10 mph (14.5 to 16.1 kph). Night - Cloudy. Winds variable at 2 to 7 mph (3.2 to 11.3 kph). The overnight low will be 19 °F (-7.2 °C ...

The prefecture is also home to the famous Takayama Festival, featuring elaborate floats and traditional performances. Gifu ...

Land prices in Japan as of January 1 rose for the fourth straight year.In terms of growth rate, the three top increases ...