Are you planning a trip to Nagoya and staying at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel? Lucky you! Not only is the hotel itself a luxurious place to stay (check out our in-depth article about it), but it also boasts a prime location connected to Nagoya Station with many tourist attractions nearby. In this article, we...Read More

If you’re planning a trip to Nagoya, you’ll want to consider staying at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel. This luxurious hotel is located in the heart of the city, making it the perfect home base for exploring all that Nagoya has to offer. I, Elly, got to spend a night there, so let me share...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

If you want to dive into Japanese culture while doing some shopping you should check out the regular markets going on in Nagoya. If you want to experience an antique market, farmers market, handicraft market, or temple fair (Ennichi), Nagoya has them all. Wallets and bartering hats at the ready: check the list of markets...Read More

If you’re looking to experience Japan beyond the bustling cities, consider taking a side trip to Gero Onsen. Located just a 2-hour train ride from Nagoya, Gero Onsen is a charming onsen town nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps. A Brief History of Gero Onsen Manhole cover with the white heron Gero Onsen...Read More

Let’s be honest here, cultural experiences and nature are nice, but shopping in Japan is one of the things many people really look forward to. You can buy so many things here you get nowhere else in the world! If you are one of these people this post is for you. Here we will introduce...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

Are you a train enthusiast, or just looking for a fun family outing in Nagoya? Look no further than SCMaglev and Railway Park, a fascinating museum dedicated to Japan’s high-speed bullet trains and the future of railway technology. Top Attractions That Make a Visit to SCMaglev and Railway Park So Special Full-Scale Trains Exhibits Trains...Read More

Hida Takayama is a beautiful city located in the heart of Japan’s Gifu Prefecture. It is often referred to as “Little Kyoto” due to its Edo-era architecture and breathtaking restorations of many of its historic temples, making it a beloved destination among domestic and international tourists alike. We (Nagoya is not boring co-founders Elly and...Read More

El sol se pone, las luces se encenden.La noche comienza. A menudo, cuando viajas a Japón, realizas la mayoría de tus actividades durante el día, pero cuando cae la noche, el otro lado de Japón se despierta. Durante la noche puedes experimentar una atmósfera completamente diferente de Japón. Te estarás preguntando, ¿Cómo es la vida...Read More