Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture have Japan’s greatest concentration of automobile, fine ceramics, aerospace, and other high-tech industries. Many excellent companies that are also top-ranked globally are active in this region. Because of this, small and medium-sized companies with superior technical capabilities to provide broad-based support to those global giants are also located here. The main industries and companies in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture are automobiles from Toyota Motor Corporation, fine ceramics...
Chicken wings. Who doesn’t love them? Considering they’re now everywhere in Japan, you might think we are lying if we told you that, in the past, people threw chicken wings away because no one knew how to prepare them. Can you believe it? What a waste! Nowadays, you can find tebasaki pretty much anywhere in Japan. Tebasaki are chicken wings with a signature peppery spice, are they’re so synonymous with...
Planning a trip to Japan this winter (December to February)?Make Nagoya, Aichi, and the Central Japan area your top destination for unforgettable winter experiences! From breathtaking snowscapes to seasonal festivals, local delicacies, and hidden gems, this region offers a perfect blend of tradition, nature, and culture. In this guide, we’ll show you the best spots to stay warm and cozy, as well as must-attend events, local travel tips, and all...
Hida Takayama is a beautiful city located in the heart of Japan’s Gifu Prefecture. It is often referred to as “Little Kyoto” due to its Edo-era architecture and breathtaking restorations of many of its historic temples, making it a beloved destination among domestic and international tourists alike. We (Nagoya is not boring co-founders Elly and Lena) recently spent a day exploring Hida Takayama and a second in Hida Furukawa, and...
Let’s be honest here, cultural experiences and nature are nice, but shopping in Japan is also one of the things many people really look forward to! You can buy so many things here you get nowhere else in the world. If you are one of these people, this post is for you. Here we will introduce to you the best shopping opportunities in Nagoya. No matter what you are looking...
