Okazaki is a peaceful city with a rich history that’s clearly evident in its castle, temples, and historical sites. Okazaki prides itself as being the birthplace of one of the most famous men in Japanese history – Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was a major player in the unification of Japan and the establishment of the feudal...Read More

Are you a sweets person, always tempted by cakes, cookies, and cute confections? Well, you are at the right place! In this post, we will take you on a sweets journey through Nagoya. First, we will start with a very brief introduction to sweets in Japan and the historical development of Japanese sweets. Next, we...Read More

Springtime in Japan is famous for a variety of beautiful flowers. One of them is the Japanese wisteria, a flower that captivates with its mysterious beauty and its sweet fragrance. Like wisteria’s more famous cousin the cherry blossom, multiple varieties of wisteria bloom at different times. The average blooming period extends from mid-April to early...Read More

Nagoya is full of museums and cultural events, which make the city a perfect destination for Japanese history buffs. Whether you’re already in Japan or still planning your next trip, we have picked some of the best history and culture museums in Nagoya, so you can add them to your bucket list. Get to Know...Read More

With the arrival of spring, all of Japan is covered in pink. This is because at the end of March, sakura (cherry blossoms) begin blooming! You can see the cherry tree flowers in parks and botanical gardens, around temples and shrines, on the banks of rivers, or covering mountains. The season of the cherry tree...Read More

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

When people think about Japan, one of the first things they think of is sumo wrestling. So when people plan their trips to Japan, they often want to see a sumo tournament. But what most people don’t realize is that getting to see a sumo tournament or even a morning sumo practice is normally quite...Read More

Kiyosu with its castle is just minutes from Nagoya Station, and yet it is generally never mentioned in guidebooks or travel magazines. In fact, many people in Nagoya have never heard of Kiyosu Castle, and even I didn’t hear about it until I had been in Nagoya for more than 10 years!  This is unfortunate,...Read More

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that Japan loves its noodles, or men as it’s called in Japanese. There are all sorts of kinds: Ramen, Somen, Tsukemen, Tantanmen, Ikemen… OK, that last one actually isn’t a type of noodle, but to anyone who knows some Japanese, you might get the joke! Kishimen is part...Read More

Most people know Toyota as the name of Japan’s leading car brand, but did you know that Toyota is also the name of a city in Aichi Prefecture? Toyota city is the home of Toyota Corp., where thousands of cars are produced every day. The city is a paradise for car lovers, with exciting museums...Read More