GIFU--The city of Seki, Gifu Prefecture, will likely lose its status as the “belly-button of Japan” five years from now because of population shifts. The “navel” title refers to a ...

Gifu Prefecture is in the Chubu region, the center of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. It boasts a perfect blend of traditional and modern charm, with its rich history and cultural heritage.

If you want an alternative, crowd-free experience of Japan, here’s how to spend a week in Gifu, a history-rich rural idyll.

Mostly sunny with a high of 59 °F (15 °C) and a 49% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 9 to 19 mph (14.5 to 30.6 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 4 to 12 mph (6.4 to 19.3 ...

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Cloudy with a high of 70 °F (21.1 °C). Winds from SW to WSW at 7 to 10 mph (11.3 to 16.1 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be ...