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  Gifu Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県 Gifu-ken), is located in the Chubu region of central Japan.
Gifu prefecture consists of the old provinces of Hida and Mino.
Gifu's economy includes many traditional industries such as agriculture and woodworking, but it is dominated by manufacturing industries extending from the Nagoya area, such as aerospace and automotive industry.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gifu_Prefecture   (475 words)

  
 Gifu (prefecture) - Wikitravel
Gifu prefecture (岐阜県 Gifu-ken) is a region in the central Chubu region of the main Japanese island Honshu.
The southern expanse of the prefecture, which houses the bulk of the population and the capital Gifu, is largely rural.
Gifu's best-known speciality is hōba miso (ほうば味噌), a version of the ubiquitous Japanese bean paste grilled on a hōba leaf and served as a dip or for eating with rice as is. Sounds pretty simple, but the taste is exquisite.
wikitravel.org /en/Gifu_(prefecture)   (535 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Gifu, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is the seat of Gifu Univ. (1949) and of the Nawa Entomology Institute (founded 1896).
It is known for the manufacture of automobiles, machinery, textiles, paper, and pottery, and for large zinc deposits in the region.
Population is concentrated in Gifu (the capital), Ogaki, and Seki.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/Gifu.html   (212 words)

  
 The Battle Of Gifu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
He was a tyrant who wanted nothing more than to see his people suffer under the blade of his cruel armies under general Hirota Eisaku, a supporter of the Shimazu family who gained valuable combat experience during the Shimazu family's invasion of Kyushu.
When the revolution began, Hirota sent to Gifu a modern army of 300 samurai warriors, armed with the finest weapons, a bold move to intimidate the locals into submission.
Hirota sent troops from the Gifu Garrison, armed with the Arquebus flintlock weapons, denying Shiba access to the north via the Hojo Bridge.
ca.geocities.com /famasnatas   (246 words)

  
 VSMM2000 TRAVEL
Gifu prefecture lies in the center of the Japanese island chain and is about 300 kilometers west of Tokyo.
Gifu city, the prefectural capital, is 30 kilometers north of Nagoya.
Because Gifu is not as westernized as Nagoya, Tokyo or Kyoto, there are some areas that do not have signs in english.
www.vsmm.org /vsmm2000/travel.cfm?langSelect=English   (1224 words)

  
 Japan Atlas: Gifu Japanese Umbrella   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The feudal lord who was transferred in to rule the feudal domain around Gifu had to contend with a local economy that was devastated by floods.
In addition to the usual type of rain umbrella, Gifu Wagasa also come in various other types including large red outdoor parasols that are used to provide shade on outdoor occasions, such as tea ceremonies.
Gifu Wagasa are an indispensable part of traditional Japanese art and culture.
web-japan.org /atlas/crafts/cra16.html   (405 words)

  
 CURRENT LOCAL TIME - Gifu, Japan - Gifu, Japan - search: what want know show tell check give now see me do   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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www.timezonesforpc.com /locations/gifu_japan.html   (1145 words)

  
 GIFU PREFECTURAL MUSEUM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gifu Prefectural Museum was established in 1976 in Gifu Pref Centennial Park (Hyakunen Koen) in Seki City.
Gifu Prefecture is located inland in Japan,and has played an important role in the political,cultural and geographical development of japan.
The museum aims to have easy-to-understand exhibitions describing Gifu Prefecture and also provides the public with comprehensive information regarding the history and natural features connected with Gifu Prefecture.
www.museum.pref.gifu.jp /english/index.htm   (65 words)

  
 Mount Austen / Gifu Strongpoint
As you can see from this map the Gifu strongpoint (the jungle area between Hills 31 and 27) was at a lower elevation.
Just across the Matanikau from Gifu are the Seahorse and Galloping Horse (Thin Red Line) battle area.
The present village was built in the 1960's on the western edge of the Gifu between Hills 31 and 27.
www.pacificwrecks.com /people/visitors/flahavin/austen.html   (1334 words)

  
 Tuscany & Gifu Artists Gallery   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Now, Gifu has entered into a new era with the advent of the nation-wide project.Constant planning and construction of the Chubu Longitudinal Expressway, the Tokai Ring Expressway, the Chuo Linear Bullet Train and the New Chubu International Airport are now all under way.
Gifu serving as the base of these projects, and will constantly play a central role for Japan both in name and reality.With these expectations, Gifu has a vision of "Tokai High-Tech Land Gifu" to cover all the zones of the prefecture.
Particularly, "the Research Network City Arc Gifu" encompasses several research and development bases, which are geographically located in the arc along the Tokai Ring Expressway in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture.The core of whole of project is the Tono Frontier Science Research City.
cosimo.die.unifi.it /Projects/ArtGallery/site.html   (877 words)

  
 GIFU Prefecture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
GIFU Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, is reinventing itself as an International Hub for Information Technology.
Not only is GIFU renowned for its automotive, engineering and aerospace industries but is now home to IT Supercenters.
We do not just provide an array of machinery, but rather, we offer an integrated service beginning with system planning, design, manufacture, installation, and end with a test run of the equipment.
www.gifu-enterprise.com   (100 words)

  
 Gifu Prefectural Science and Technology Promotion Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gifu Prefecture is promoting research and development activities.
The Gifu Prefectural Science and Technology Promotion Center, established in April 1996, integrates research institutes within Gifu.
The facility as a whole is a symbol of the free and natural philosophy with which exchange between researchers and vitalization of industries in Gifu Prefecture is realized.
www.stp.pref.gifu.jp /htmlstpc/english/index2_e.html   (128 words)

  
 Gifu News - Headlines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Floats pass through the streets of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 9 on the first day of the two-day Takayama Festival, regarded as one of the most beautiful festivals in Japan.
Marking a moment of triumph for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, the once-divisive postal privatization bills easily passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday by a wide margin of 200 votes.
GIFU — Independent House of Representatives member Seiko Noda suggested Sunday she would vote for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's postal privatization bills in the ongoing special Diet session.
www.local-news.net /go/136.77/35.45   (265 words)

  
 Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River
Moreover, Charlie Chaplin was so enchanted that he came to Gifu to witness the sight a second time.
The wonderful spectacle of the cormorant fishermen exercising their skills has won the admiration of artists, who make repeat visits.
Flowing through the middle of Gifu City, the Nagara River ranks with Gifu Castle as one of the first things that come to mind when the city is mentioned.
www.city.gifu.gifu.jp /kankou/08_eng_01.html   (868 words)

  
 Gifu
65,243), Gifu prefecture, W central Honshu, Japan, on the Jinzu River.
Gifu candidate independent, but runs with support of LDP.
Gifu Bank 4 5 0283 Gifu Bank not to pay dividend on shares bought by gov't (Kyodo World News Service)
www.infoplease.com /ce6/world/A0820795.html   (313 words)

  
 Shirakawa-go and Gokayama villages in Gifu prefecture, Japan
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama are slowly gaining fame thoughout Japan and the world as the home to a unique, and until recently under publicised part of Japan's culture.
Located deep in the mountains of northern Gifu and Toyama prefectures, the Shirakawa-go and Gokayama districts were cut off from the rest of Japanese society because of their extremely isolated location in remote mountain valleys, and as such developed a very unique culture and lifestyle different from any other area of Japan.
These villages, along with numerous others, are located in a steep, mountainous area of the Sho River Valley in the Chubu mountain range.
www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/gifu/shirakawa.html   (1462 words)

  
 Cincinnati Host Lions Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
District Governor, IPDG Reception: DG Watanabe of Gifu Pref.
We received congratulatory fax from Japanese Lions Club and city officials from Gifu in the middle of the party that they are watching our party as we reported the receipt of the good news from Japan.
The Gifu Lions donated optical equipment to a eye clinic in the capital city (Vlaan Baatar) of Mongolia.
www.lionwap.org /cintioh   (4781 words)

  
 Gifu University Hospital Deploys Cisco's 10Gbps Optical Fiber Network
Gifu University Hospital Deploys Cisco's 10Gbps Optical Fiber Network
Tokyo (JCN) - Cisco Systems Japan announced April 22 that it has successfully installed an FTTB (fiber-to-the-bed) network at the Gifu University Hospital.
The new network incorporates Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series floor switches and a Cisco Catalyst 6500, a 10Gbps backbone switch, to ensure a maximum data access speed of 1Gbps at approximately 2,800 bedsides.
www.japancorp.net /Article.Asp?Art_ID=7160   (164 words)

  
 Comfort Hotel Gifu - Gifu - Comfort Hotel Gifu reviews - TripAdvisor
Found this comfortable hotel in Gifu, after looking for accommodation in/or near Nagoya to be able to...
My boyfriend and I recently stayed at Comfort Hotel in Gifu and we had a pretty good experience.
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Gifu tourism, maps and much more.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g298112-d306448-Reviews-Comfort_Hotel_Gifu-Gifu...   (283 words)

  
 Car hire Gifu - Car Rentals online in Gifu
Thus you have your car hire in Gifu for sure and you avoid troubles on arrival by not finding the car hire Gifu that suits your needs.
You can choose from an economic car hire Gifu, a luxury car hire or a convertible.
Avis welcomes you to the home of car rental online where you can book your car hire Gifu or rent a car at any of our worldwide locations.
www.bookingcarhire.com /car-hire.php/asia/japan/gifu   (564 words)

  
 Cheap budget hotels Gifu, Japan. Budget hotel list Gifu
Budget hotels Gifu offers exclusive discount rates in many world cities, making it possible to book a higher quality hotel for a budget hotels price.
We offer an extra directory with budget hotels in Gifu.
Budget hotels Gifu on-line travel reservation system gives access to the lowest rates of all Gifu accommodations: major hotels from every chain and independent luxury resorts, deluxe, superior and middle range hotels, backpacker hostels, motels, bed and breakfast, guest house, self contained studio apartment.
www.budget-hotels.nl /ENG/Japan/Gifu-hotels.html   (156 words)

  
 Gifu Renaissance Hotel - Japan Hotels and Reservations
Gifu Renaissance Hotel - Japan Hotels and Reservations
Note: Find great rates, for major properties in Gifu City.
Use of this reservations engine and database is part of a world class secure system and offers some of the finest prices.
www.hotels-of-japan.net /gifu-city/gifu-renaissance-hotel.html   (185 words)

  
 Gifu, Japan : Gifu Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
To find discounts and online reservations in Gifu, Japan, use our search form to check availability.
D-Hotels.com is an internet only reservations site that features Gifu hotels, hotel rates and Gifu reservations through World Choice Travel, a Travelocity company.
We receive a small travel agent commission for marketing Gifu hotels if you make a reservation.
www.d-hotels.com /jp_gifu.html   (125 words)

  
 Samurai-Store - Iaito Katana Sword Shop
But only Katana swords made in Japan should be called "100% Authentic".
These are made by reliable Japanese Katana maker in Seki city, Gifu prefecture, Japan.
Seki city is tarditional Katana makers area in Japan.
www.samurai-store.com /sword/index.html   (129 words)

  
 Gifu City Hotels — Discount Hotels Gifu City Japan
The Following is a List of Hotels in Gifu City.
If you follow these links you will find discount rates for each hotel in Gifu City.
The Renaissance Hotel brings first-class service to the central Japanese city of Gifu between Tokyo and Osaka.
www.bikemex.com /Japan/Gifu-City   (68 words)

  
 Gifu Prefecture, Chubu Region, Pictures
city information and pictures about Gifu Prefecture with discussion forum, map, real estate and Gifu Prefecture population & photos
World : Asia : Japan : Chubu Region : Gifu Prefecture >
Gifu Prefecture People - photos and pictures about Gifu Prefecture
www.greatestcities.com /Asia/Japan/Chubu_Region/Gifu_Prefecture.html   (53 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Gifu, Japan
BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Gifu, Japan
Please move your mouse over a symbol to view its description.
BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day.shtml?world=2192   (170 words)

  
 HOME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
MARY J. Atlanta, Ga. At the Sister Cities International (SCI) Annual Conference, it was announced that Cincinnati was the recipient of this year's technology and communication award for its outstanding sister city program with Gifu, Japan.
The SCI Annual Award Program recognizes the work of outstanding sister city programs in the nation.
Effective utilization of internet, websites, links and laptop computer with airport card will revolutionalize management systems and one can manage and participate in most complex business in the world from the location of your choice.
home.earthlink.net /%7Emorozumi   (198 words)

  
 The Official Page for Computer Go Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Gifu Challenge 2004 World Computer Go Championship is held on the 2nd and 3rd of October 2004.
The Gifu Challenge 2003 World Computer Go Championship (Organized by Computer Go Forum, Joint organized by Union of Gifu IT Venture) is scheduled for August 2-3, 2003, in Softopia Japan, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
We are very fortunate that there is a proposal from the volunteers that they try to find the deputy operators and PCs for the authors of programs cannot come to Gifu.
www.hiroshima-pu.ac.jp /~sasaki/cgf   (297 words)

  
 CAMP_GIFU
MAIN GATE CAMP GIFU JAPAN 1952 PHOTO BUD COONS
THE PARADE OF VIRGINS AT THE GIFU FERTILITY FESTIVAL 1970 PHOTO BOB PROCTOR
ONE OF THE SHRINES IN GIFU WHERE THE FERTILITY FESTIVAL IS HELD IN GIFU 1970
bobp31.homestead.com /CAMP_GIFU.html   (93 words)

  
 The Go Game Software Page
This years Gifu contest has just been announced, there is now information about it in English here.
The latest version of Go++ has been split into two products, a standard edition and a "deluxe".
The decision not to allow "postal" entries to the Gifu contest this year and the insistence of yet another new communications protocol resulted in a poor turnout.
www.reiss.demon.co.uk /webgo/compgo.htm   (1029 words)

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