A new project in Gifu Prefecture is using corporate cardboard waste to tackle one of the region’s social issues of outflow of young talent. Sunwaspa, a Gifu-based company, has launched “GLink,” a regional circular programme that connects local...
Japanese interior retail company Actus Inc. launched a limited-edition fragrance line using essential oils extracted from sustainably sourced hinoki wood. The new collection is named Haoto, and is part of the company’s original self-care brand...
A book selection service in Gifu City is collaborating with a local social welfare organisation to launch a unique product that combines literature, art, and social inclusion. The project is titled “Natsu no Hyaku” (Summer’s...
Enbara River, flowing through the northern part of Yamagata City in Gifu Prefecture, is known for its miraculous water quality. The beauty of the crystal-clear water gushing from the rocks attracts many visitors, and its transparent stream has...
Hida City, known for its lush forests and rich cultural heritage, is pioneering a novel approach to eco-tourism and conservation through its “Mori-Suke!” program. This innovative endeavor is both about preserving the environment; and...
A crowdfunding campaign to aid a cat café’s rescue efforts in Gifu has raised 5 million yen within its first week. This nationwide backing aims to convert a spacious woodland home into a sanctuary for felines that would otherwise face...
Japan’s Future Forests has introduced a wooden maternity key holder, crafted exclusively from construction offcuts of domestically grown cedar trees. It is a testament to the organization’s commitment towards the promotion of domestic...
Itoshiro General Store, a purveyor of reimagined traditional Japanese straight-cut attire tailored to contemporary lifestyles, launched its season of indigo dyeing. Located in Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture, the store prizes its role in crafting...
Hida City in Gifu Prefecture is home to magnificent autumn foliage wood that turns bright red in the fall. Unlike the monoculture cedar forests, which artificially make up nearly 20 percent of Japan’s forests, the natural “broadleaf” forest in...
HIDAIIYO Co. Ltd. have announced the new “Experience Living in Hida Through Distillation and Dyeing” experience, a well-being lifestyle activity that allows participants to connect with the people and nature of Hida from the perspective...