Overview
Nestled in an upland area of Gero City (Gifu Prefecture), the village of Maze is renowned for its breathtaking mountain views, especially in the Nishimura district. Home to around 130 people, this community is also the venue for a unique form of green tourism known as the "Satoyama Museum." Cheryl Sakurai visits Maze to view its remarkable beauty and to meet the residents. She also tries her hand at angling, enjoys the local cuisine, takes in a traditional festival and immerses herself in the simple charm and warm hospitality of this rural community.
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17 - 1Hiking the San'in Coast: Hyogo-Kyoto January 06, 2026 -
17 - 2With Isabella Bird - Part 7: On the Road to Ise January 13, 2026 -
17 - 3Noto: Lighting a Torch for the Future February 10, 2026 -
17 - 4Akan: The Sacred Winter World of the Ainu February 17, 2026 -
17 - 5Hokkaido: Voices from the Northern Land February 24, 2026 -
17 - 6Kushimoto: Life at the Water's Edge March 17, 2026 -
17 - 7Northern Yatsugatake: Adventures in Snow Hiking March 24, 2026 -
17 - 8Kokuto Okinawa island sweetness April 14, 2026 -
17 - 9Toyama MINGEI: Beauty in the Everyday May 12, 2026 -
17 - 10Tsuruoka: Gastronomy Rooted in Tradition May 26, 2026 -
17 - 11Komatsu: Stone Stories June 16, 2026 -
17 - 12Maze: A Museum without Walls June 23, 2026


