Planning a trip to Japan this autumn (September to November)?Make Nagoya, Aichi, and the Central Japan area your top destination for unforgettable autumn experiences! From breathtaking autumn foliage 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 see autumn leaves, must-attend events, local travel tips, and all the seasonal foods...

Nagoya Port is one of the largest ports in Japan and is located in the south part of the city of Nagoya. It holds first place in volume handled between all the ports in Japan, with 196 million tons of cargo and is the country’s largest car exporter. Along with its impressive trade success, it is also a popular destination for many cruises that visit Japan every year. On top...

Summer is finally here, and with the arrival of the hot weather, we are ready to have some fun! Japanese summers are synonymous with incredible festivals. In particular, summer inspires some of the most stunning natsu matsuri (summer festivals), featuring obon dances and spectacular fireworks displays. Everyone dresses up in their most beautiful yukata and looks forward to the popular festival foods. It’s time to indulge in yakisoba, takoyaki, kakigori...

A fairy tale might not have been what you were expecting when you opened this blog post, but we will tell you one anyway. It is a story of gods and love. Orihime, the sewing princess, and daughter of the Sky King, was sewing beautiful clothes by the Heavenly River, known in our modern understanding as the Milky Way. The Sky King loved his daughter very much and also her...

Traveling to Japan isn’t exactly like traveling to other countries. If you’re staying in a hotel, you might not need a bunch of the things that are already in your suitcase as we speak. You might also think that you should pack seasonally appropriate attire – which is correct, but did you know that Japan actually has FIVE seasons, not four? Don’t fall victim to common mistakes! Check out our...