Looking for the best autumn day trips from Nagoya? When the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin turning red, orange, and gold, the area around Nagoya becomes one of the best places in Japan to explore in autumn. Within a few hours of the city, you can walk an ancient samurai highway through the mountains, explore a castle town, admire some of Japan’s most spectacular maple foliage, or...
Planning to visit Nagoya for the 2026 Asian Games? This is a complete guide that covers everything you need to know, including venues, ticket information, transportation, accommodation tips, and the best things to do in Nagoya between competitions. From September 19th to October 4th, 2026, Nagoya and the wider Aichi region will welcome thousands of athletes, officials, and visitors from across Asia for one of the continent’s biggest sporting events:...
Every summer, millions of people across Japan return to their hometowns, gather with family, visit ancestral graves, and dance beneath glowing lanterns. Trains fill up, highways become congested, and cities take on a quieter atmosphere as one of the country’s most meaningful holidays begins. Known as Obon, this centuries-old Buddhist tradition is a time to honor the spirits of deceased family members. While it isn’t an official national holiday, it...
Summer in Nagoya is hot and humid, but local food culture has plenty of ways to make the season more enjoyable. From refreshing cold noodles and shaved ice to grilled eel traditionally eaten for summer stamina, the city offers dishes closely connected to Japan’s hottest months. So, what do people eat in Nagoya during summer? Popular summer foods in Nagoya include cold kishimen and somen noodles, hitsumabushi and unagi, kakigori,...
Nagoya is often associated with castles, miso cuisine, and samurai history, but it is also one of Japan’s best destinations for sports, both modern and traditional. From cheering alongside thousands of fans at a professional sumo tournament to learning the precise movements of a samurai sword, there are countless ways to experience Japanese sports culture beyond simply watching from the sidelines. Whether you want to try a centuries-old martial art,...
