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

Residents are suffering the effects of overcrowding and poor manners. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
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This overlooked region offers a calmer, richer side of Japan

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

Approximately 3 hours from Tokyo via Nagoya, Gifu is accessible by bullet train and local train. Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region, the center of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It boasts a ...
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Japan’s Gifu castle offers ‘lord for a night’ experience

GIFU, Japan: The municipal government of Gifu, in central Japan, is seeking one-night castle lords. The city is accepting applications for the nighttime rental of Gifu Castle’s main keep on Nov 21. If ...