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KPB Theatre Nagoya’s Production of Gerry in The Attic

Oct 22, 2018 By Ray Proper

KPB Theatre Presents Gerry in The Attic THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES... Set in the English countryside, the residents of the Meadowlark...[ Click to read more ]

Seki Cutlery Festival in Gifu

Sep 26, 2018 By Ray Proper

Seki is a small city in the center of Japan, located in the northern Mino region of Gifu Prefecture.  Seki...[ Click to read more ]

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Vietnamese Food in Nagoya

Aug 26, 2018 By Ray Proper

There are a fair number of places to eat Vietnamese food in Nagoya.  Being from Seattle I have torn the...[ Click to read more ]

Ride the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus

Jul 19, 2018 By Ray Proper

A good way to get your feet wet if you are new to Nagoya is to try out the “Me-Guru”...[ Click to read more ]

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Gifu Castle Panorama Night View

Jun 15, 2018 By Ray Proper

If you are looking for a cool place to spend a hot summer night I have just the spot; Gifu! Gifu...[ Click to read more ]

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Atsuta Shrine Festival in Nagoya

May 18, 2018 By Ray Proper

Atsuta Jingu, ranks in importance second only to the Great Shrine of Ise in Mie, which is the center of...[ Click to read more ]

Thai Festival in Nagoya’s Hisayaodori Park

May 01, 2018 By Ray Proper

The annual Thai Festival in is an extremely popular early summer event in Nagoya.  Held at Hisayaodori Park, rain or shine,...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo Antique Jamboree

Dec 21, 2017 By Ray Proper

[caption id="attachment_34343" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Tokyo Big Sight[/caption] The largest antique event in Japan, the Tokyo Antique Jamboree, is an annual...[ Click to read more ]

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Koyo, or Fall Colors in Japan

Oct 15, 2017 By Ray Proper

  [caption id="attachment_851" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Korankei Gorge near Toyota City, Aichi[/caption] Viewing the changing colors of fall leaves or foliage, called koyo in...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya Octoberfest In July!

Jun 20, 2017 By Ray Proper

Yes, October Fest in July; why not? Drop by and sample German food, and BEER; lots and lots of German...[ Click to read more ]

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