18 Culture Gassho-style Houses in Shirakawa-go Bridget Ye Situated in the midst of mountainous terrain, Shirakawa-go is Gifu’s famous UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its tradit..
17 Culture Magome Post Town Elena Lisina Magome is one of the three preserved post towns of the Kiso Valley on the Nakasendo route of the Edo Period.
10 Historical Kiso Valley's Magome-juku Sandra Isaka Magome-juku is the crown jewel among post towns that remain along the ancient Nakansendo 'highway'.
Culture Kusakabe Mingei-kan Euan Prentis Kusakabe Mingei-kan offers an excellent taste of Takayama's famed craftsmanship and design in one small place.
Historical Cormorant Fishing in Nagara River Hessel Ukai or Cormorant fishing is a 1300-year old tradition of catching fish with Cormorants. Something Charlie Chaplin called "amazing"...
Historical Princess Chujo Seigan Cherry Tree Ritsuko Kikui Princess Chujo Seigan Sakura embodies the tale of Princess Chujo, starting in the Nara period and extends to the International Space..
14 Historical The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of Gujo-Hachiman..
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse Located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Hida region offers sublime views to anyone wishing to venture in the wilds of Japan.