A Sweet Summer Surprise: Discovering Japan’s Evolving Kakigori (Shaved Ice)
Shaved ice has grown up. What we found in Gifu in late June, and how modern kakigori differs from the syrup-over-ice of childhood.
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Unveiling Gifu: What to expect Japan’s Unique “Morning Set” Culture
The Tokai morning set: order a coffee before eleven and breakfast arrives with it. What to expect in Gifu.
Discover the Joy of Grilled Ayu: An Iconic Gifu Summer Dish
Ayu, or sweetfish, is the taste of summer in Gifu — salted, skewered whole and grilled slowly over charcoal.