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 has a rich history that dates back over a thousand years famous for its healing...
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 to you the best shopping opportunities in Nagoya. No matter what you are looking for,...
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 and companies in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture are: automobile with Toyota Motor Corporation, fine ceramics...
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 on display at SCMaglev and Railway Park You won’t be disappointed with the exhibits here,...
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 Lena) recently spent a day exploring Hida Takayama and a second in Hida Furukawa, and...
