Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Travelers who stray off the beaten path in Japan can find quiet moments in nature, fresh cuisine and immersive cultural ...

The Shirakawa-go settlement light-up event started on January 12 in the village of Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture. The "gassho"-style houses, characterized by their triangular thatched roofs, are ...

Visitors take souvenir photos next to a bear warning sign at Shirakawa-go, a popular tourist spot and one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, in Shirakawa village, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Bear ...

Explore the beauty and tradition of Japan with a trip off the beaten path to its Gifu prefecture. Located in the central part of Japan, the area is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage.

Nippon Ichi Software and FOG have revealed more gameplay details on Fuuraiki 4, showing how players will be able to explore Japan’s Gifu prefecture with a motorcycle in the upcoming adventure game ...

In lush Gifu Prefecture lays a buried treasure a number of companies — including tile manufacturer X-iS — have built their fortunes upon: a type of clay that has cemented the region’s reputation for ...

SHIRAKAWA, Gifu Prefecture--Shiroki Mitsunari does not remember seeing bears in the picturesque Japanese mountain village of Shirakawa when he was a child. But since a cub attacked a Spanish visitor ...

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 ...

TOKYO and GIFU, Japan — After a few days in Tokyo, I was ready to trade the bright lights and chaotic streets for a breath of fresh air and quaint villages. My longing to relax and slow down is ...