Hida City in Gifu Prefecture is addressing depopulation and vacant housing by supporting a social business that combines animal welfare with regional development. The city government partnered with Neco Republic, a Tokyo-based organisation, to...
A Japanese inn with a history stretching back over 240 years in the hot spring region of Okunikko has been renovated and reopened as a dedicated retreat for travellers and their dogs. Reservations have begun for “Yururi Okunikko with...
