Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Gifu — A park with BMX courses has opened in Kakamigahara please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent The asphalt tracks at Kisogawa Maedo Minami Park were designed with input from a professional BMX cyclist and are free to use where people cannot stay overnight but can enjoy their day near the Kiso River and the BMX park has beginner and intermediate level pump tracks — circuits that have a series of bumps Reservations are unnecessary and bicycles are available to rent a 32-year-old professional rider who has won the Asian Mountain Bike Continental Championships and other events served as a consultant on the track’s design “Most of the courses are usually made of dirt and riders can go faster on it,” Shimizu said Shimizu and others demonstrated various tricks and also held a trial session for visitors I want to practice here again and be able to jump,” said Mao Iida “I hope first-timers will feel free to come,” Shimizu said which comprises five buildings equipped with air conditioning and heating Visitors can barbecue on the grounds but cannot stay overnight The area also has a store that sells snacks and drinks which has a slide and other equipment for children was designed with input from students of Inabahigashi Elementary School in Kakamigahara Aiming to take advantage of the Kiso River’s riverbed and levee areas the city government developed a plan in fiscal 2014 to build the park To make the park a place where people from different areas and of all ages can interact with each other the city adopted the Park-PFI public solicitation system which utilizes ideas and funds from the private sector and is closed on Tuesdays and during the year-end and New Year’s holidays The glamping facilities require advanced reservations which will start being accepted at around the end of January Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun GIFU: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako traveled to Gifu Prefecture by Shinkansen bullet train to attend the opening ceremony of national cultural festivals Monday The Imperial couple arrived at Gifu-Hashima Station of Central Japan Railway Co. They waved and smiled at citizens who gathered at the station The Emperor and the Empress attended the opening ceremony of the 39th National Cultural Festival and the 24th National Arts and Culture Festival for Persons with Disabilities at a facility in Gifu’s namesake capital offered silent prayers for the victims of the Jan 1 earthquake and the September rain disaster that hit the Noto Peninsula After expressing sympathy for people affected by the Noto disasters Emperor Naruhito said he hopes that the festivals will help expand the scope of cultural and artistic activities and lead to the creation of new culture the couple talked with those involved in the ceremony a third-year student at a local high school with visual impairment the couple will inspect exhibits of the festival for people with disabilities and visit the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum before returning to Tokyo in the evening Research and Development (R&D) hhceco (the hhc Concept + ecosystem) Management Policy IR Library Financial Data Stock & Bond Information Sustainability Management Initiatives for Improving Access to Medicines Environment Society Governance ESG Data & Report Corporate Information Corporate Governance Business Activities “Eisai”) announced today that it has completed construction of the 5th manufacturing building at the Kawashima Industrial Park located in Gifu Prefecture The 5th manufacturing building is a facility specifically designated for formulating anti-cancer drugs (total floor area: approximately 4,500m2) this building is designed to make it possible to manufacture anti-cancer agents more safely with various preventive features for controlling highly active substances such as preventing cross-contamination of agents and exposure to workers Eisai plans to manufacture its in-house discovered and developed anti-cancer agent Lenvima® We also secure space for further installation of manufacturing equipment for other anti-cancer drugs within this building The total investment for the construction of the 5th manufacturing building is approximately 5 billion yen is Eisai’s global pharmaceutical manufacturing base this Industrial Park is a role model factory for our global production activities where we are making new progresses such as utilizing digital technology and new technologies With the completion of the 5th manufacturing building Eisai will further expand the stable supply system of high-quality pharmaceuticals in Japan and continues further contribution to improve the benefits of patients and their families in Japan and around the world Site area: 361,412m2 / Building are: 58,069m2 (6) Naito Museum of Pharmaceutical Science and Industry Eisai'shhcConcept Innovation Sustainability About Eisai News Release Contact Us This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. 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Read more Situated in Kakamigahara City, Japan, the new beauty salon designed by Studio Velocity finds its place amid a serene natural environment The salon’s design embraces the city’s setting where the Nagara River flows northward and the Kiso River winds southward making it a location surrounded by water and woodland including the Kakamigahara Alps Nippon Line Unuma Forest Kakamigahara City’s tap water is sourced from underground wells situated 20 to 40 meters below ground the design team has accordingly shaped up the salon’s landscape to expose the groundwater to the surface creating a water basin that is an integral part of the local water cycle Free well water is regularly replenished in the basin and also used to nurture the ‘small forest’ that envelops the structure The ‘small forest’ surrounding the salon serves a dual purpose providing a sense of privacy for the clients while allowing natural light and scenic views to filter through thanks to its expansive glass walls The ground floor houses essential beauty salon features such as a reception area and haircutting spaces Upstairs, under a single-slope roof, the architects at Studio Velocity have formed an open wall-free terrace that embraces the elements and the surrounding greenery to create a refreshing and spacious environment This space is accessible to clients for relaxation and interaction while waiting at the salon as well as for enjoying coffee and taking in the view salon staff can use this area during their breaks the hair salon utilizes the region’s underground water resources infusing the space with a sense of openness and fluidity the climbing beams of the single-slope roof were used as diagonal members instead of braces eliminating the need for load-bearing walls that separated the longitudinal spaces In the longitudinal direction of the underwater side the ‘small forest’ surrounding the building adds a pop of green to the interior the second floor can be used freely by customers while waiting at the beauty salon such as a reception area and cutting areas architects: Studio Velocity AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The purpose of this Exchange Tournament was to provide a platform to young hockey players to demonstrate the results of their practice learn better skills and develop sports spirits Kakamigahara City Hockey Association together with Gifu Prefecture Hockey Association organized this program The program was sponsored by Kakamigahara City Kakamigahara Board of Education and Kakamigahara City Sports Association The tournament started on 20 November 2021 and was concluded very successfully Tournament was played at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium 6 teams each for Men and Women participated in the tournament as mentioned below: [Men] Kakamigahara City Sports Boy Scouts (Gifu Prefecture) Kani City Sports Boy Scouts (Gifu Prefecture) Suijo Sports Boy Scouts (Shiga Prefecture) Asahi Sports Boy Scouts (Fukui Prefecture) Yamanashi Sports Boy Scouts (Yamanashi Prefecture) [Women] Kakamigahara City Sports Boy Scouts (Gifu Prefecture) Isurugi Sports Boy Scouts (Toyama Prefecture) Each participating team consisted upon one representative The teams were structured for the student between Grade 3 and Grade 6 The tournament was held keeping in view the implementation of the COVID related SOPs Winning and runner-up teams were awarded medals whereas 3rd place teams were given certificates develops and promotes the sport within the continent in cooperation with 31 Member National Associations Today's print edition Home Delivery Hitoshi Fujita's company was just another mom-and-pop business grinding out metal parts Then it did something unusual for a small Japanese manufacturer: it expanded buying two neighboring firms in the last decade If more small companies don't follow suit the country that transformed global manufacturing in the 20th century is looking at a dim future.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Years of faltering growth and population decline have left many of Japan's small and midsize firms squeaking by on state help and almost-free funding now face a shake-up as pandemic-era support dwindles and interest rates rise for the first time in 17 years In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division Gifu — Elementary schoolers succeeded in displacing an F-4 Phantom fighter jet in a special “tug-of-war” event held in Gifu Prefecture on Feb The event was part of a special program organized by the Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum which acquired the aircraft after it was retired The jet was formerly operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Gifu Air Base until March 2021 before being loaned for free to Kakamigahara City which has been exhibiting the plane at the museum since Feb rear fuselage and tail were all manufactured at a factory in the city The children strained while pulling a rope that was connected to the fuselage while shouting “wasshoi!” which is loosely translatable as “heave-ho!” “The airplane was super-cool,” enthused Kakeru Hattori “When we pulled the rope and the plane moved I was so surprised that I couldn’t help but scream with delight.” The children later took photos of themselves with the fighter jet “I hope the students take home pleasant memories of the event.” Japan has seen a rise in issues related to mergers and acquisitions involving small and medium-sized enterprises often due to deceptive buyers that fail to honor contracts As M&As gain attention as a viable option for business succession to raise awareness and safeguard companies.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); 702 publicly disclosed M&A deals involving SMEs for succession purposes took place in 2023 nearly triple the number from a decade ago with a road along a cliff overlooking the Sea of Japan having been gouged out by a landslide What brought supplies such as food and water to the isolated residents was a BK117 helicopter from Gifu Prefecture director of Gifu Prefecture’s disaster prevention aviation center says the New Year’s Day quake served as a reminder of how useful helicopters are in times of disaster as they can drop supplies and carry people even when roads are blocked.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); which has been adopted by Gifu Prefecture and many other municipalities for disaster aid is the first helicopter developed in Japan It is produced at Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Gifu plant located adjacent to the Air Self-Defense Force's Gifu Air Base in the city of Kakamigahara which has the oldest existing runway in Japan Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Vox Populi Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun The space inside was as small as a sleeping berth of an old overnight train I recently visited Gifu-Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum in Kakamigahara and saw a replica of the re-entry capsule used in the first human spaceflight in history was chosen to be the first human to travel into outer space His spacecraft launched and landed on April 12 “The Earth is blue.” While these words are ascribed to Gagarin it is not clear whether he actually said them both the 27-year-old man and this quotable line immediately gained international fame Gagarin himself died one spring at the age of 34 during a training flight for a military airplane that ultimately crashed “While he continued to have a challenging spirit he led a life of agony after his great achievement suffering both mental and physical problems,” Kano said both of which depicted his life after the spaceflight he became the poster child for the Soviet space program and a symbol of national pride He also became an alcoholic and his relationship with his wife became strained His life was a story of the sorrow of a young man who was used as a weapon in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union who was the proud Russian leader when the Soviet Union beat the United States to space But he was treated merely as a military pilot during the era of Leonid Brezhnev But I also feel sympathy for him as I imagine his pain of having to serve as a tool for the national leader’s endeavor to add a jewel to his political legacy As a person who is both claustrophobic and acrophobic I would beg off being used as a card in a sink-or-swim national gamble on space Vox Dei is a popular daily column that takes up a wide range of topics the column provides useful perspectives on and insights into contemporary Japan and its culture Astronaut savors canned fish made by high schoolers VOX POPULI: Classic sci-fi tale raises the specter of bringing virus back from space Japanese spacecraft’s gifts: Asteroid chips like charcoal EDITORIAL: Basic rule for space squadron: Space cannot be a ‘battleground’ Chinese capsule returns to Earth carrying moon rocks China spacecraft lands on moon to bring rocks back to Earth Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Gifu Prefecture--A brand of sake targeted at health-conscious imbibers that smells like butter has made a splash with French connoisseurs capturing a prize in its debut at the prestigious 2020 Kura Master contest picked up the Platinum Medal award in the “junmai-shu” (pure rice sake) category at the annual competition in France is characterized by its thick flavor combining savory “umami” and sour tastes “I’m pleased to receive the award for a sake that can be bought by anyone anywhere,” said Rieko Hayashi “I think the fact that it goes well with food helped it win the recognition.” sake pressed from “moromi” (sake mash) is aged for three years and fermented with lactic acid bacteria using a method the brewery patented in 2019 Kura Master was first held in 2017 as a sake show organized by French sake lovers for their compatriots Sommeliers from the country’s top five-star hotels as well as chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants serve as jurors to sample sake in blind taste tests A total of 824 brands submitted from Japan and elsewhere were entered in the contest’s 2020 edition Eighty-four brands were selected for the Platinum Medal award “I wanted to know how it would be accepted by local people in order to promote additive-free sake outside Japan,” Hayashi said The sake has been approved as a health-conscious sake under the Japan Brand Development Assistance Program run by the Ministry of Economy A single 720-milliliter bottle of Hyakujuro sells for 1,450 yen ($14) at supermarkets in the prefecture and elsewhere Fukuoka brewer busy quenching thirst for ‘Hojo Biden’ sake South Hokkaido to taste first locally brewed sake in 36 years Bottle of sake made from finest rice auctioned for 840,000 yen Former Sharp engineer uses LCD know-how to brew sake Global warming pushes Gifu sake brewer north to Hokkaido town one company in Gifu Prefecture is successfully developing foreign workers into skilled engineers three Chinese nationals have obtained the newly established Specified Skilled Worker No which allows foreign nationals to work virtually indefinitely in Japan.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Because of the difficulty in acquiring the No which requires high levels of knowledge and skills it is extremely rare for one company to have multiple workers with the status The company’s initiative is likely to attract attention as Japan ponders how to accept foreign workers amid the nation’s declining birthrate and aging population A former president of a sweets manufacturer in Kakamigahara has established a small factory exclusively for producing chocolates that do not contain any of 27 allergens While major companies are reluctant to produce allergen-free sweets because it involves a lot of time and effort set up the chocolate factory Allergen-free Foods last August in the hope that all children — even those with food allergies — would be able to enjoy chocolates.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); Housed in a one-story building with double doors located in a residential area the factory is filled with sweet aroma as workers rhythmically eject chocolate bars from plastic molds Gifu police arrested a 25-year-old police officer on Thursday for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 16 Haruki Takeyama from the city of Kakamigahara who serves in the community affairs division of Kakamigahara Police Station according to investigators.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); The arrest stems from an incident on July 17 last year when Takeyama — then a police academy student — allegedly had sexual intercourse with an underage girl at a hotel in the town of Ginan while being fully aware of her age It is also alleged that he recorded the incident on his smartphone Authorities indicated that the two had no prior acquaintance information regarding another incident of inappropriate conduct involving Takeyama was submitted by a third party A search of his smartphone uncovered video footage from the day of the alleged 2023 incident The police are currently looking into how the two individuals met "This is an outrageous act that should never involve police officers It is extremely shameful," Chief Inspector Tatsuami Goto said "We will take strict measures based on the results of the investigation." 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version Japanese version Japanese version Toyo Ito has created an elegant pavilion for the dead in Japan The Meiso no Mori (Forest of Meditation) Funeral Hall was built as part of a “park cemetery” at Kakamigahara City which allowed Ito to consider the subject of death free from the context of religion white concrete roof billows up to 11.5m above a travertine platform beside a small lake Freely dispersed columns drop seamlessly from the undulating ceiling while the interior is marked off by walls of 19mm-thick glass The plan is organised around rectilinear enclosures sheltering the private funerary rituals – farewells to the dead There’s a clear formal relationship between the walls the floor and the roof through the interplay between the materials and the subtle edge detailing All the elements work harmoniously together in the composition but the starring role clearly belongs to the roof describes the guiding image: “Rather than the heavy dignified architecture usual with crematoria as if a gentle snowfall had settled lightly upon the site to form a broad and generous roof.” The roof’s form is the outcome of a balance between functional achieved in collaboration with structural engineer Mutsuro Sasaki In its balance of grounded masses and uplifting fluidity the Meiso no Mori Funeral Hall has a timeless and contemplative quality The project continues Ito’s recent explorations into spatial ambiguity which dispensed with conventional categories of structure and infill to the recently completed I-Project in Fukuoka south-west Japan – a seamless concrete Möbius strip fusing landscape and interior spaces Anyone who has been keeping up with Nintendo news over the past year or so can attest that the lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a wild ride For the longest time fans were eagerly looking for any news or rumors related to the system Read More One of the most striking things about the design of the Switch 2 is how basic everything is Gone are the days of New 3DS Faceplates or fun colors and in is Nintendo’s era of functionality over personality… or so we thought If a recent listing by AliExpress is anything… Read More Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019 Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates Read More In a very sad turn of events, Nippon Ichi Software has announced via its official website that president and CEO Tetsuhisa Seko has passed away Seko passed away at some point in the morning of January 24th Seko had been appointed president of NIS back in 2023 after serving as the head of business content sales and the head of management for over 20 years Seko had made a name for himself in the games industry with previous jobs at SNK Co He was hired by NIS in March 2002 and was eventually promoted to the aforementioned management positions in August 2005 he served as the director for NIS America and was likely responsible for a number of ports and localizations to western territories According to Japanese publication Jiji a funeral for Seko will be held on January 29th It will be located at 55 Memoire Kakamigahara located in Kakamigahara City Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection