100 Yen Stores in Nagoya – Not “cheap,” CHEAP!
Sep 29, 2012 By Ray Proper
Back home you might not shop at what we in the US refer to as “dollar stores,” or stores where...[ Click to read more ]
Flea and Farmer’s Markets in Nagoya
Sep 14, 2012 By Ray Proper
Flea Market at Osu Kannon Temple Osu Kannon Temple was moved to its current location by the very late and...[ Click to read more ]
Thai Food in Nagoya
Jul 09, 2012 By Ray Proper
Quite a few restaurants in the Nagoya area serve up authentic Thai food, or ingredients. Thai food gets more popular...[ Click to read more ]
The Pig in Osu – Yabaton Kushi Katsu
Jun 09, 2012 By Ray Proper
If you have spent any time in Nagoya at all, you'll recognize the Yabaton pig. Yabaton is a staple food...[ Click to read more ]
Hisayaodori Park in the Heart of Nagoya
May 22, 2012 By Ray Proper
Sakae’s Hisayaodori Park is a very nice urban park that features events on weekends; if the weather is good, nearly...[ Click to read more ]
German Food in Nagoya
Mar 12, 2012 By Ray Proper
There are not many places in Nagoya to eat German food, but you can find some of the ingredients. By...[ Click to read more ]
Making Yose Nabe – Recipe
Mar 01, 2012 By Ray Proper
Yose Nabe is a simple hot pot dish. The ingredients are flexible, but the first four are basically required in...[ Click to read more ]
Sakae: The Beating Heart of Nagoya, Japan
Feb 15, 2012 By Ray Proper
Sakae (栄) is located in Aichi, Nagoya, Naka-ku. Sakae is arguably the main entertainment area of Nagoya, and the hub...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Largest Freshwater Aquarium – Aquatotto Gifu
Oct 17, 2011 By Ray Proper
Water Eco Park is Japan’s largest freshwater aquarium. The aquarium is a part of the Kiso River Water Park in...[ Click to read more ]
Yakitori – Grilled Chicken on a Stick. It’s good!
Oct 07, 2011 By Ray Proper
Yakitori in a nutshell: kill chicken, put on stick, grill over fire, and eat. The world at large suffers a...[ Click to read more ]
