Nestled in the heart of the Honshu mountains, Takayama’s nickname is “the little Kyoto of the Alps,” and for good reason: its Edo-era districts, old wooden houses, sake breweries and shaded temples ...

TAKAYAMA, Gifu Prefecture--The red carpet is being rolled out in the Hida-Takayama region this fall to well-heeled foreign visitors. The city’s Hida-Takayama Tourism and Convention Bureau says ...

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 ...

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.