In late June, I travelled Japan for days. Although the official rainy season wasn’t over, the weather was already summer! When I arrived in Gifu, my hometown, I was instantly hit by the heat. It was over 35°C every single day—even before the official rainy season ended! Staying indoors felt like being in an oven,
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Explore the unique “Morning Set” – Tokai Region (Gifu) I’ve been back in Japan for a holiday since last week. My hometown is in the Seino area of Gifu Prefecture, and every time I return, one of the things I look forward to the most is enjoying a “Morning” (モーニング) at a local café. From
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Ayu, or sweetfish, is more than just a delicacy—it’s a symbol of summer in Gifu Prefecture, especially in my hometown of Ibigawa. As a child, I remember my father announcing, “I’m going to catch some Ayu!” before disappearing into the night. A few hours later, he would return with a bundle of freshly caught fish.
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