생활 Gifu

Gifu Prefecture is a landlocked prefecture located in the Chubu Region of Japan. It's population is around 2,047,000 and the capital is Gifu City. Due to it's location, Gifu is particularly hot and humid in the summer, and Tajimi City in particular is considered the hottest city on Honshu. The manufacturing industry is the main source of Gifu Prefecture's economy; some factory complexes extend into the Nagoya area. Gifu Prefecture has much to offer it's residents and tourists in terms of entertainment with it's many onsens, a historical village in Shiwakawa, and Gifu Castle in Gifu City, originally built in 1201. Gifu Prefecture is also famous for it's high quality Hida Beef.