Japanese researchers are pushing quantum technology to the point where it can register unimaginably small disturbances, ...

Celebrate the Year of the Horse by visiting Japan’s horse-linked shrines, temples and scenic spots where legends still live.

Travelers who stray off the beaten path in Japan can find quiet moments in nature, fresh cuisine and immersive cultural experiences. I found my zen in Gifu Prefecture, an underrated gem in the ...

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

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 ...

Japan’s railway dominance continues to shape global travel behaviour, and the latest Google Maps Transit Trends Report 2025 confirms it. An extraordinary nine out of the world’s ten most-searched ...

This photo provided by the Gifu Prefectural Government shows a car navigation system for its official vehicle. GIFU -- Gifu Gov. Yoshihide Esaki met with NHK executives in Tokyo on Nov. 26 to request ...

You have to be comfortable with a certain amount of uncertainty when stepping into a public restroom. Even if the cleaning staff is diligent in its duties, there’s no guarantee that someone who’s used ...

GIFU – The first auction for premium persimmon brand Tenka Fubu, which was developed by Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, was held at a wholesale market in the town of Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on Nov 1. It ...

As winter approaches, gardeners have been utilizing the traditional technique of "yuki-tsuri" to protect pine trees from heavy snow in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture in central Japan. The gardeners ...

The Gifu prefectural government said Tuesday it will begin using drones emitting the sound of dogs barking as well as the sound of fireworks in a bid to drive away bears from residential areas. The ...