If you’re looking to experience Japan beyond the bustling cities, consider taking a side trip to Gero Onsen. Located just a 2-hour train ride from Nagoya, Gero Onsen is a charming onsen town nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps. A Brief History of Gero Onsen Manhole cover with the white heron Gero Onsen...Read More

Let’s be honest here, cultural experiences and nature are nice, but shopping in Japan is 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...Read More

Eel is a Japanese delicacy. It is served in many different ways such as Unagi Sushi, Unagi Don (Unagi bowl), Unaju (Unagi rice) and every restaurant has its own special recipe, grilling technique, and secret sauce ingredients. There are countless Unagi eel dishes using grilled eel, steamed eel, cooked eel, or a combination. You get...Read More

Are you a train enthusiast, or just looking for a fun family outing in Nagoya? Look no further than SCMaglev and Railway Park, a fascinating museum dedicated to Japan’s high-speed bullet trains and the future of railway technology. Top Attractions That Make a Visit to SCMaglev and Railway Park So Special Full-Scale Trains Exhibits Trains...Read More

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...Read More

The Japanese traditionally eat rice for breakfast. They serve it with some grilled fish, Miso soup, egg (either raw on top of the rice or fried as a Japanese-style omelet called Tamago Maki), and of course Natto (the smelly sticky stuff made from fermented soybeans). But in Nagoya everything is different. The typical breakfast in...Read More

¿Estás buscando un lugar llena en historia, con un gran ambiente y excelente con la mejor comida callejera? ¿Quieres disfrutar del manga, anime, cosplay y videojuegos? ¡Osu y su distrito comercial es tu lugar! Osu es un área que recoge todas esto y mucho más, lo que la convierte en uno de los destinos más...Read More

Cosplay – die Kunst, sich als Charaktere aus Anime, Manga, Videospielen, Fernsehshows oder anderen Medien zu verkleiden – ist im Laufe der Jahre zu einem globalen Phänomen geworden. Durch Kostüm und Perrücke verwandeln sich Cosplayer in die unterschiedlichsten Charaktere und besuchen dann Cosplayer Konventions, um Fotos zu machen, an Wettbewerben teilzunehmen oder Theateraufführungen aufzuführen. Der...Read More

Traveling with kids adds an extra challenge to all travel plans. You need to find activities that are interesting to your kiddies because many probably won’t want to see the same attractions that adults do. This post is filled with the top things to do in and around Nagoya with your family. It is filled...Read More

The Japanese have a peculiar relationship to religion. Most people identify as both Shinto and Buddhist, or nothing at all. Still following rituals of either, depending on the occasion. Weddings are often Shinto, burials almost exclusively Buddhist. They also like to sprinkle in Christian holidays for good measure. Because of this very inclusive mindset, anyone...Read More