Easy Japanese news in translation: Shirakawa-go settlement lights up in Gifu Prefecture

The Shirakawa-go settlement light-up event started on January 12 in the village of Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture. The ...

Deluge of foreign visitors in Japan’s remote areas brings inconvenience for locals

TOKYO: The village of Shirakawa in Gifu prefecture received more than two million visitors in 2024, half of whom were ...
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Japanese tourist village battles to keep bears at bay

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 ...
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Snowy villages, swordmakers and quiet onsen: Why you should visit Japan’s crowd-free Gifu province

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 ...
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Avoid crowds in Japan: Visit this hidden gem for a more authentic trip

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