Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its ...

TAKAYAMA, Gifu Prefecture--Production of hana-mochi traditional New Year’s decorations, a skill handed down over generations, is reaching its peak in the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture.Around 10 ...

A visit to the Hida region in Gifu Prefecture, where the legend of Ryomen Sukuna is still passed down, reveals the various “faces” of the original. A 3-meter-tall statue of Ryomen Sukuna ...

The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, a fantastic fall season feast featuring old and new rice, including rice flour bread.

The Kogawas take us on a tasty journey with traditional recipes from the mountainous region of Hida. This time, they weather the heat of the summer season with dishes steeped into Buddhist tradition.