Have you spent a couple of days exploring Nagoya? Visited Nagoya Castle, shopped for subculture items at the Osu Shopping District, experienced the bustling nightlife of Sakae, and worn a kimono while exploring the old Shikemichi and Endoji districts? If so, it’s time for a change of scenery and to explore more of Aichi Prefecture....Read More

Are you planning a trip to Nagoya and want to make it an exceptional experience? It is not only important what kind of activities you do during the day, but also to rest during the night and to truly let yourself unwind from the stress of everyday life. And there is no better way to...Read More

A small town nestled on the banks of a tranquil river, with a castle atop a low hill, and streets lined with dark wooden houses. Inuyama is a place where you can experience Japan from another era, with its ancient traditions and masterful craftsmanship such as colorful festivals, pottery, and mechanical puppets. Inuyama Castle: a...Read More

Every February, a rather unique festival is held in the Owari Okunitama Jinja Shrine in Inazawa that would make even your grandmother blush! This festival is known as the Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri or Konomiya Naked Festival, and as the name suggests, men will do the Full Monty as they brave the cold and treat the...Read More

The New Year holiday period, known as «Oshōgatsu» in Japan, is one of the most important and widely celebrated occasions in Japanese culture. It is a major holiday in Japan, and many citizens return to their hometowns to celebrate it with their families. As a result, public transportation tends to be crowded and a lot...Read More

Nagoya, like much of Japan, truly embraces the Christmas season with stunning illuminations and festive winter events throughout December. One of the highlights of winter in Nagoya is the breathtaking illuminations that begin in mid-November and often last until January or even February. These light displays create a magical atmosphere that’s hard to miss. In...Read More

If you think that matcha is only from Kyoto, you are in for a big surprise! Matcha tea can be enjoyed all across Japan. The three most famous and regarded tea-producing regions in Japan are Uji in Kyoto, Fuji in Shizuoka, and Nishio, which is just a short train ride from Nagoya.  Nishio is located...Read More

Japan has many spectacular winter illuminations each year, in fact, a lot of great ones can be found in Nagoya. Many have a Christmas theme with Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and raindeer, so they usually end by January.  But one of the greatest winter illuminations in Japan can be found not far from Nagoya and...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More