Gifu Things to Do

The core of the collection was the 1,460 pieces which were donated by Tatsukichi Fujii in 1955 to the Aichi Prefectural Art Gallery. Included are not only applied arts, but calligraphy, paintings, and Fujii's own work. Since 19... more

The name might not be inviting, but the cafe truly is! From its warm outward appearance to its wooden interior with old animation characters pasted on the wall, the atmosphere at Ant's Poo is one that you can really relax in. Y... more

A stop on the old Tokaido highway, Arimatsu over the years became famous for its production of shibori (tie-dyed fabrics). It continues today to produce quality textiles that are used for both traditional and modern fashions. T... more

If you have already seen the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and the Ise Shrines in Mie, a visit to Atsuta Jinja will complete your tour of the three most sacred sites in Japan. An ancient, Japanese prince's sword (kusanagi) is housed... more

If you are in the Osu area of Nagoya, then you must call in at Bansho-ji, especially if you have children with you, for a novel and entertaining experience. The robotic karakukri ningyo mechanical dolls step out onto the temple... more

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Pablo the Monkey said

…We headed to Tokyo, to visit Ueno Park. It's a huge urban reserve, much like Central Park in New… continue reading »

One of several small halls in Nagoya to catch popular music with domestic and international stars appearing on its stage. This one actually has tiered seating behind the large main floor, so the arrangement and atmosphere can... more

As one of the small chain of nightclubs in major cities across Japan, this club regularly books up and coming bands that have hits on the charts but are still too new to fill large concert halls. With a capacity of only a few h... more