Mananchaya Sawangkaew won the biggest title of her career on Sunday at W75 Nonthaburi, defeating Lisa Pigato 6-1 6-4 in the ...

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Kosuke Goto, manager of a wedding hall in Mizunami, Gifu Prefecture, which closed at the end of last month. Wedding halls across the country are struggling as more couples opt o get married without ...

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Shunzo Ohno has reached exhilarating heights, experienced unexpected lows and overcoming unbelievable odds, risen again to surpass even his own successes. Born in Gifu, Japan, Shunzo began his musical ...

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 ...

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

Visitors strolling next to traditional Gassho-style houses are seen through autumn-colored leaves at Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, Nov 15, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] The economic toll of strained ...

Visitors strolling next to traditional Gassho-style houses are seen through autumn-colored leaves at Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, Nov 15, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Japanese Prime Minister Sanae ...