Iwaya-Iwakage: The Sun Beneath the Rock
In the woods of Gero, huge blocks of stone shelter a tiny shrine and a whole stack of stories: Jōmon traces, a monster legend, a solar calendar hypothesis. At Iwaya-Iwakage, the rock is the setting, the archive and the question mark. Here, stones have long memories, and possibly the exact time.
Photogenic
Monet’s Pond: Where Waterlilies and Koi Live Together
Crystal-clear water, waterlilies and koi carp: dive into Monet's Pond, a hidden gem in the heart of Gifu Prefecture.
Easy walk
Among the Groves of Takayama
I had the chance to live in Takayama for three weeks. So, of course, I can share my experience with you.
Easy walk
In the Maze of Kinkotsu Meguri
Stroll through this district of sprawling alleyways ... at your own risk!
Easy walk
Magome for All Tastes
Discover the picturesque little village of Magome at all seasons. Whatever the weather, this place isn’t lacking in charm!
Lively
In the Alleyways of Hida-Furukawa
This traditional township in the heart of Gifu prefecture comes alive every spring for the hadaka matsuri festival ...
Off the map
Super-Kamiokande: The Neutrino Detector
Located in the cool depths of a mine, in the heartlands of central Japan, the design of this neutrino detector is mind-boggling.
Luminous
A Winter in Shirakawa-gō
The Shirakawa-go town is only illuminated on select evenings in winter so don’t go there without looking into it beforehand!
