Have you ever heard of Ogura Toast? Well, read on for a brief history of this Nagoya breakfast staple, as well as our recommendations on where to get it! A standard daily Japanese breakfast usually includes rice, not bread. Rice is typically served alongside grilled fish, miso soup, an egg (either raw on top of the rice or fried as a Japanese-style omelet called tamago maki), and of course natto...
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 of businesses, may close for the holidays. This might sound like a setback to your...
Did you know that the Japanese archipelago contains almost 7,000 total islands, only 430 of which are inhabited? Located a short distance from Nagoya is Sakushima, a crab-shaped island home to amazing seafood and a number of modern art installations that you are able to touch, sit on and crawl all over. Sakushima, also known as “the island of the winds”, is one of the 3 islands located in Mikawa...
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 addition to the illuminations, Nagoya hosts a variety of fun Christmas and New Year events...
Many people buy their clothing from the multitude of discount and fast fashion clothing stores that have become the norm nowadays. But, after a visit to Chita, a city south of Nagoya, you will gain a new appreciation for the simplest of textiles – cotton. The craftsmen in the Chita area have specialized in producing and using cotton for the past 400 years. The Not so Colorful History of White...
