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 ...

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

Sunny with a high of 80 °F (26.7 °C). Winds variable at 7 to 9 mph (11.3 to 14.5 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 8 mph (4.8 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be 46 °F (7.8 °C ...

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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.

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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 ...