Traveling with kids adds an extra challenge to all travel plans. You need to find activities that are interesting to your little ones because many probably won’t want to see the same attractions that adults do. This post highlights the top things to do in and around Nagoya with your family. It is filled with...Read More

Are you ready to embark on a cultural journey unlike any other? Imagine a meal that tantalizes your taste buds with the finest ingredients and a show that leaves you in awe of ancient skills and traditions. At Kisoji in Nagoya, you can indulge in a luxury Shabu Shabu hot pot feast paired with a...Read More

Japan has a wide variety of traditional noodle-based dishes. Nagoya uses a lot of noodles in their signature Nagoya Meshi, which are dishes local to Nagoya. In fact, five of them are noodle bases dishes! (Ok fine, two of those are actually spaghetti… not sure if that counts!) Another popular type of noodle is udon....Read More

Tokoname is home to Chubu Centrair International Airport, the largest airport in the region. What many people don’t know, is that it is also a city with a long tradition of pottery and amazing craftsmanship. Tokoname is an excellent place to visit for a day or half-day trip from Nagoya (or the airport if you...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

If Nagoya had a soul, it’d probably be located in the Cultural Path. The area known locally as Bunka no Michi (the Cultural Path, in Japanese) is the zone between Nagoya Castle and Tokugawa Garden. During the Edo Period (1603-1867), this district served as the residential area for middle and lower-class Samurai. But throughout the...Read More

Are you looking for a place rich in history, with a great atmosphere and excellent food options? Do you want modern entertainment and experience spirituality? Then you need to visit the Osu Shopping Streets! It’s an area that encompasses all of these things and more, making it one of the most popular destinations in Nagoya...Read More

Are you a sweets person, always tempted by cakes, cookies, and cute confections? Well, you are at the right place! In this post, we will take you on a sweets journey through Nagoya. First,we will start with a very brief introduction to sweets in Japan and the historical development of Japanese sweets. Next, we will...Read More

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 a foodie who wants to experience Japanese cuisine in Nagoya? In our opinion, food isn’t only something to be enjoyed in restaurants. You need to go out there, be adventurous, and say yes! to everything if you want to really get to know the local Nagoya cuisine. The food experiences in Nagoya will...Read More