Parks and Gardens

One of the first and most exciting signs of spring in Japan is when flowers start blooming. The cherry blossom or sakura, is the best-known flower during the spring season. However, there is a flower that blooms before the sakura tree, and it has played an important role in Japanese culture and tradition for many...Read More

The season of summer festivals has come to an end, and it is finally getting cooler in Nagoya. Autumn is finally here. Autumn is considered one of the most beautiful seasons to visit Japan, and depending on whom you ask, it may even rival spring! September, the official start of autumn can still be quite...Read More

After years of waiting it finally opened, the world’s first Ghibli Park, and we were first in line! So here it is, everything you need to know about the new Ghibli Park, the home of Totoro, Mononoke, Chihiro, and Co. What is Ghibli Park? Map of Ghibli Park, image via ghibli-park.jp Ghibli Park is often...Read More

Green spaces in big cities are highly treasured by locals and travelers alike. Check out these beautiful parks and gardens in Nagoya and its surroundings.Read More