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Beyond the cherry blossoms – Japan’s mountain villages, secret beaches and forest adventures

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From Tokyo’s neon buzz to Gifu’s Bon Odori dance festival, discover Japan’s hidden magic—ancient forests, coastal beauty, and volcano-warmed hot springs (Picture: Gujo Hachiman Tourist Association) You’ve mapped your Japan route, taking you from the neon glow of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto and snow-capped Mount Fuji. But that’s just the start of your adventure. Just off the beaten track, ancient forests and mountain villages whisper …Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

The Battle of Gifu Castle, Where Famous Warlords From Both the Eastern and Western Armies Gathered, Was a Spectacular Prelude to the Battle of Sekigahara

When it comes to the preliminary battles of Sekigahara, many people think of the Second Battle of Ueda. After dramatic scenes like the Inubuse Farewell and the Oyama Council, Sanada Masayuki and his son, separated into East and West, clashed in their home province of Shinshu, with the Sanada repelling the Tokugawa army—a truly cinematic development. However, there's actually more to Sekigahara than this. It's the Battle of Gifu Castle, which beg…Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

The Battle of Yoneno Was a Preliminary Battle for Sekigahara - Why Did Hidenobu (Sanboshi) Charge Out From the Castle?

August 22nd, 1600 (Keicho 5) is the day the Battle of Komeno took place. When talking about battles from this period in 1600, the first one that comes to mind is the Battle of Sekigahara. While the Battle of Kuisegawa may be the most well-known preliminary battle for fans of the Sengoku period, there were several other battles as well, and the Battle of Komeno is one of them. It is pronounced "Komeno no tatakai" rather than "Yoneno", and took pl…Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Homeless Man Dies After Emergency Services Fail to Respond, Third-Party Committee Releases Report: Asahi Shimbun

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In January, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, received a 119 call reporting a strange incident involving a homeless man, but the city's fire department did not dispatch an ambulance. The man was later confirmed dead. A third-party committee investigating the cause of the incident released a report on the 19th.Toki · Toki Read Article

Komakiyama Castle, the First Castle Built by Nobunaga, Completely Changed the Strategy of the Oda Clan! the Target Was Nobumasa's Inuyama Castle.

Oda Nobunaga brilliantly took the head of Imagawa Yoshimoto at the Battle of Okehazama. However, this victory also brought into sharp relief the problems of the Oda clan. It clearly showed that the castles in Owari were embarrassingly shabby for a Sengoku warlord - unable to withstand siege warfare, and the only defense available was to launch a field battle (a preemptive attack) in another country. In short, their castles were weak. Nobunaga's …Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Arrested Man May Have Contacted and Reunited with Deceased Woman; Possible Trouble (Kyodo News)

It was learned on the 16th through interviews with investigators that suspect Koji Tachibana (54), who was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a corpse for abandoning the body of a 53-year-old woman on a riverbank in Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture, had been in contact with the woman in the early hours of the 6th. The woman is believed to have left her home in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, alone in the early hours of the 6th.Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Smoke Emerges From Under the Tokaido Shinkansen Train, Smells Burnt While in Motion, No Passengers Injured (Kyodo News)

At around 9:45 pm on the 15th, smoke was spotted coming from under the floor of Kodama 764, which was traveling between Maibara (Shiga Prefecture) and Gifu-Hashima (Gifu Prefecture) on the Tokaido Shinkansen line. The train stopped at Gifu-Hashima Station for inspection and was cancelled. None of the approximately 250 passengers were injured, and some were able to transfer to a subsequent train. JGifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

While the Train Was in Motion, the Conductor Noticed a Burnt Smell (Kyodo News)

According to JR Central, the conductor of the malfunctioning Kodama No. 764 noticed a burnt smell while the train was in motion and confirmed smoke coming from Gifu-Hashima Station.Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Man and Woman Arrested for Abandoning Woman's Body in Gifu, Investigation Into Murder Details Underway (Kyodo News)

On the 14th, Gifu Prefectural Police arrested Koji Tachibana (54) and Miki Kanbara (35), both of Gifu City, whose occupations are unknown, on suspicion of abandoning a corpse for abandoning the body of a 53-year-old woman from Aichi Prefecture on the riverbank in Motosu City, Gifu Prefecture. The prefectural police set up an investigation headquarters at Gifu Naka Police Station on the 9th. The woman is believed to have been murdered.Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

The Life of Saito Tatsuoki, Who Was Chased Out of Mino by Nobunaga - the Grandson of Dosan, Who Relentlessly Fought Back Against the Oda Clan

Saito Dosan was known as the "Mamushi" (Vampire). His son, Saito Yoshitatsu, fought with Dosan and had a tragic break with him. Both men lived the lives of typical Sengoku daimyo. But what about Saito Tatsuoki, Dosan's grandson and Yoshitatsu's son? In fact, Tatsuoki is not as well known as his grandfather and father, and is sometimes criticized as a foolish general, but he lived a life "typical" of a Sengoku daimyo. Let's take a look at the lif…Mino · Mino Read Article