Gifu and Seki provided a welcoming change from the buildings, crowds and traffic in Tokyo. Seki city lived at a much slower pace than Tokyo. A few nightlife establishments along with half a dozen karaoke entertainment centers; many of which were run by Brazilian residents in Gifu. But farming areas, rice plantations were scattered all around the prefecture which gave Gifu a greener look. The larger agricultural area was smaller than 7 hectareas and were managed by part-time farmers.