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Pure bliss in gifu
With their scenic backdrops, slow pace of life, and exceptional produce, the small towns of Shirakawa-go and Takayama in Gifu Prefecture offer chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto a refreshing respite from the non-stop bustle of Japan’s bigger cities.