The Tanigumi Dance is an important tradition and part of Japan's cultural heritage. For the first time in its 800-year ...

GIFU--The city of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, will likely lose its status as the “belly-button of Japan” five years from now because of population shifts. The “navel” title refers to a ...

Traditional cormorant fishing has begun on the Nagara River in this central Japan city, with fiery torches on boats creating ...

All 12 dazzling floats have gathered for the historic Spring Takayama Festival in this central Japan city for the first time in thre ...

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) announces the expansion of its “JAL Wagyu Souvenir Service” in collaboration with JA ZEN-NOH Meat Foods Co., Ltd. and Hida City in Gifu Prefecture.

Set in the rural reaches of Yamagata city in Gifu prefecture, the temple will illuminate its lush greenery to set the scene. This is what you’re here for: to capture the perfect #reflectiongram in the ...