ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Tenpaku Ward
Recycle Center (AOKI Supermarket Ueda) / (アオキスーパー植田店)
Telephone: 052-808-2101
Address: 2-701 Uedaminami, Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available
Open Hours: 2nd / 4th Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (PIAGO Ueda) / (ピアゴ植田店)
Telephone: 052-805-0421
Address: 1-302 Motoueda, Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available to the rear of PIAGO Ueda
Open Hours: Every Friday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Funders Shimada) / (ファンダーズ島田店)
Telephone: 052-803-8577
Address: 1-902 Shimada Tenpaku-ku, Nagoya (map link)
South west parking area of Funders
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Sturday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Nishi Ward
Recycle Center (Yoshizuya Nagoya Meusei) / (ヨシヅヤ名古屋名西店)
Telephone: 052-528-4811
Address: 2-33-8 Meisei, Nishi-ku, Nagoya (map link)
East side in parking area of Yoshizuya
Open Hours: 2nd /4th Monday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center(Yamanaka Otai) / (ヤマナカ小田井店)
Telephone: 052-503-1747
Address: 1-50 Kamiotai, Nishi-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking area of Yamanaka
Open Hours: 2nd /4th Monday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Showa Ward
Recycle Center (Nagoya TV Yagoto Housing) / (メーテレ八事ハウジング)
Telephone: 052-832-3968
Address: 16 Yagotohonmachi, Showa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available
Open Hours: 2nd /4th Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (SEIYU Gokiso) / (西友 御器所)
Telephone: 052-851-3030
Address: 3-1 Shiotsuke Dori, Showa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available east of shop
Open Hours: 2nd/4th Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried.
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string.
Broken items are not accepted.
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (CHAMPIA PORT) / (シャンピアポート)
Telephone: 052-871-2081
Address: 3-6-24 Shirogane, Showa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available east
Open Hours: Every Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspaper, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
May 23, 2018
The Best Parks in Kobe
Kobe is not short of green spaces offering residents and tourists the chance to get out and soak up the great outdoors. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast looking for somewhere to play or just after a nice setting for an ambient stroll, the city has a good mix of everything from sports parks to nature reserves. With the coast to one side and an impressive mountain range to the other, there is plenty of beautiful scenery to be enjoyed too.
Here is a selection of Kobe’s best parks.
Meriken Park
A popular tourist attraction in Kobe, this waterfront park is not a park in the traditional sense of the word. It’s more of a beautiful open space next to the port of Kobe that offers great views both day and night. The park features fountains, modern art pieces, the Kobe Maritime Museum and the 108 metre high Port Tower where you can dine in a restaurant offering superb panoramic views of the city.
On the east side of the park is a memorial area commemorating the 1995 earthquake in the area that killed over 6,000 people. The area has been preserved since the quake so that visitors can see the extent of the damage. Tourists wanting to explore the range of views in more detail can take sightseeing boat tours from Kobe Harborland next to Port Tower.
Website: http://plus.feel-kobe.jp/facilities/detail.php?code=0000000144
Opening hours: park open 24 hours; Port Tower 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Maritime Museum 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Price: park entry free; 1,000 yen will get you entry into both Port Tower and the Maritime Museum
Nunobiki Park
Situated on the south-west side of Mt Rokko and covering 40 hectares of space, Nunobiki Park is a feast for the eyes with its floral wonders, cascading waterfalls and spectacular mountain views. You can journey by cable car to the herb garden within the mountains where you will sail over the mountain waterfalls to arrive at a herb garden with around 200 species of flowers and herbs, as well as a rose garden, a lavender garden and a fragrant garden. If you’re up for a bit of a trek, there is a foot trail to the gardens that takes around 45 minutes.
Website: http://www.kobeherb.com/
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Price: Herb garden – 200 yen for adults, 100 yen for children; Cable car – 900 yen one-way, 1,400 yen round trip
Kobe Sports Park
If you fancy something a bit more activity-based, there’s Kobe Sports Park, located in the Suma ward in the northwest part of the city. This multi-facility park includes a baseball stadium (home to the Orix Buffaloes), tennis courts, a gymnasium, an athletics field and a children’s playground complete with fun play equipment. There are also around 50,000 flowers adorning the grounds, making the park a pleasant place for a stroll even if you don’t want to engage in sweat-inducing sports.
Website: http://www.kobe-park.or.jp/sougou/
Opening hours: Most on-site facilities open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Price: Varies depending on facility
Suma Rikyu Park
Situated about 10 minutes by walk from Tsukimiyama station, this pretty botanical garden is bustling with activities and events. Within the park’s parameters, you will find over 200 different types of trees, multiple flower gardens, a fountain square and a beautiful pond while for the kids there is a play park and a forest adventure course. A restaurant and Japanese tea room are also on site making this a perfect spot for a bucolic afternoon.
Website: https://www.kobe-park.or.jp/rikyu/
Opening hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Price: 400 yen for visitors over 15 years of age
Sumaura Park
A scenic park that spreads between Mt. Hachibuse and Suma Beach, you can walk among over 3,000 plum and cherry blossom trees or ride the ropeway and cable car to the summit where you will find a mountaintop amusement park for kids and breathtaking views across the Seto Inland sea including Awaji Island.
Website: https://www.kobe-park.or.jp/sumaura
Opening hours: park open 24 hours
Price: Free
By Pastern [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons
May 23, 2018
What to Know When Visiting a Temple or Shrine
When planning a trip to Japan, a few temples and shrines need to be on your list. Found across the country in large numbers in most cities and present even in the smallest towns, temples and shrines are two of the most popular types of tourist spots. It is important to remember that these are both sacred places. Although the practices may seem unusual, following the proper etiquette is the best way to show respect.
For Temples
To recognize a temple, look out for Buddhist images and statues. Temples are also often larger structures than shrines.
Before you enter the temple, bow slightly, step over the threshold, and walk to the side — the middle is for deities. You may see a basin filled with water. Take the ladle and pour the water first over your left hand and then your right. Next, hold the ladle in your right hand and pour more water into your left hand to rinse your mouth. Finally, let the water that remains in the ladle wash down the handle to clean it.
The main ritual in temples is the burning of incense. This is only a practice in temples, not in shrines. To participate, make sure that you use a match to light your stick. Never use someone else’s lit incense stick, as this means you’re taking that person’s sins. Then, fan out the match with your hand rather than blow it out. You’ll see an incense burner where you should place your stick.
To complete the ritual, fan the smoke toward you, bow slightly, and drop a coin into the box in front of you — any amount is fine. Then, if there is a bell, ring it two or three times. Once again, bow slightly and hold your hands together to pay your respect to the gods. It is even better if you have a string of beads or rosary to hold while you pray. End by bowing slightly one last time. As you leave, make sure not to walk in front of anyone praying.
For Shrines
You can recognize a shrine by its simple gate and lack of Buddhist imagery. Like with a temple, as you approach a shrine, you should bow at the gate before you enter, walk to the side, and purify yourself with water. Again, inside there is a box to drop a coin into and a bell you should ring two or three times.
The ritual after you ring the bell is different from in a temple. You should bow deeply twice, each time reaching a 90 degree angle. Next, clap twice, extending your left hand slightly in front of the right. Then, give thanks, pray, or make a wish and bow deeply one last time.
A final thing you can do at a shrine is purchase a wooden plaque called ema. You can write your wishes on this board and hang it in the shrine to communicate your desires with the gods. Another thing you can buy is hamaya — holy arrows for your home to keep evil spirits at bay.
Each shrine or temple is slightly different. For instance, in some places, you are not allowed to take photos. If you are ever unsure what to do, watch other people for guidance.
Nirmal Raj Joshi [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Nakamura Ward
Recycle Center (Yamanaka Flante) /(ヤマナカ八田フランテ館)
Telephone: 052-411-8881
Address: Nisieda1-1, Iwatsukacho, Nakamura-ku Nagoya
South side of parking area of Yamanaka
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Paremarushe Nakamura) / (パレマルシェ中村店)
Telephone: 052-412-8811
Address: 1, Tsurugicho, Nakamura-ku Nagoya
South east parking area of Paremarushe Nakamura
Open Hours: 2nd /4th Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Piago Nakamura) / (ピアゴ中村店)
Telephone： 052-481-7111
Address: 27, Omoncho, Nakamura-ku Nagoya Parking area for bicycles of Piago Nakamura
Open Hours: 2nd /4th Monday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Naka Ward
Recycle Center (Max Value Chiyoda) / (マックスバリュ 千代田店)
Telephone: 052-339-5432
Address: 4-13-1 Chiyoda, Naka-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available
Open Hours: Every Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Higashibetsuin Recycle Center) / (東別院リサイクルステーション)
Telephone: 052-321-9201
Address: 2-8-55, Tachibana, Naka-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available east
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Nakagawa Ward
Recycle Center (The Challenge House) / （ザ・チャレンジハウス太平通り側駐車場）
Telephone: 052-353-9630
Address: 3-28 Yatsuya-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
The Challenge House Parking area Taihei street side
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (The Big Express Arako) / (ザ・ビッグエクスプレス荒子店)
Telephone: 052-365-2060
Address: 138-6 Kira-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
The Big Express Arako parking area
Open Hours: Every Wednesday10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Azu Park) / (アズパークF駐車場)
Telephone: 052-432-4333
Address: 1-2421 Niie, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Azu Park parking area F
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Friday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Feel Aiai plaza) / (フィールアイアイプラザ)
Telephone: 052-354-2116
Address: 1-250 Noda, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Feel Aiai Plaza South East parking area
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (The Big Express Gonyoshi) / (ザ・ビッグエクスプレス五女子店)
Telephone: 052-363-0181
Address: 2-32 Gonyoshi-cho, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya (map link)
The Big Express Gonyoshi parking area
Open Hours: Every Monday 10:00am-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Moriyama Ward
Recycle Center (Piago Saijo) / (ピアゴ西城店)
Telephone: 052-791-9011
Address: 175, Muraaicho, Moriyama-ku Nagoya (map link)
North Parking Available of Piago Saijo
Open Hours: Every Friday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Cans / Glass Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Corp Aichi Obata) / (コープあいち小幡)
Telephone: 052-794-2521
Address: 5-40 Obatamiyanokoshi, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Second Parking available of Corp Aichi Obata
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (Shimizuya Fujigaoka) / (清水屋藤ヶ丘店)
Telephone: 052-773-1515
Address: 1-509 Moritakahigahi, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available, eastside of Shimizuya Fujigaoka
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Monday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear plastic bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
Recycle Center (AEON Moriyama) / (イオン守山店)
Telephone: 052-739-0111
Address: 1228banchi, 3chome, sasagane, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking is available.
Open Hours: Every Monday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
ByAdmin
May 23, 2018
Recycle Centers in Nagoya Mizuho Ward
Recycle Center (Valor Mizuho) / (バロー瑞穂店)
Telephone: 052-884-2550
Address: 5-2 Mamedacho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya (map link)
Parking available
Open Hours: 1st /3rd Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm 1:00pm-2:00pm
Papers (newspapers, magazines, cartons, cardboard boxes)
Cans / Glass Bottles (beverage and food cans and bottles only)
Metal (frying pans, kettles)
Others (used clothes, blankets, bed sheets)
Notes
Items must be cleaned and dried
Tie all cardboard boxes, newspapers, magazines with string
Broken items are not accepted
Put all clothes in clear bags
Ensure that all of your clothes are in good condition and clean
By Jorge (originally posted to Flickr as Recycling) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
