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Theaters in Nagoya – Go See a Movie!

Aug 28, 2014 By Admin

With summer temperatures soaring and as Nagoya's famed humidity rises, you'll probably be wanting to find things to do that...[ Click to read more ]

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How to Use Meitetsu Trains from Nagoya Station

Aug 28, 2014 By Bert Wishart

There are many great reasons to live in Nagoya. One reason is that, being in the centre of the country...[ Click to read more ]

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Tebasaki – Famous Nagoya Meibutsu

Aug 05, 2014 By First Admin

Famous foods for any given area in Japan are called meibutsu. Osaka meibutsu is okonomiyaki (as is Hiroshima's meibutsu, but they...[ Click to read more ]

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Churches and Places of Worship in Nagoya

Aug 05, 2014 By Ray Proper

The Nagoya International Center does a good job of keeping track of these; if you do not see what you...[ Click to read more ]

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Ossu Brasil – Great Rotisserie Chicken in Osu, Nagoya

Jul 28, 2014 By Ray Proper

Since 1994, Osso Brasil has been serving up great Brazilian food in Osu. Long a popular spot amongst the foreign population, it is...[ Click to read more ]

Securing your Home in Nagoya Against Burglary

Jul 28, 2014 By Ray Proper

Although a very safe country to live in generally, not even Japan is completely free of crime.  It is easy...[ Click to read more ]

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Ise Grand Shrine, Mie – One of the Most Sacred Spots in Japan

Jul 22, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Japanese folklore has it that Yata no kagami, or the "eight hand mirror," was brought to earth by Ninigi-no-Mikoto; legendary ancestor...[ Click to read more ]

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Gattan Go!! Rail Mountain Biking in Hida Gifu

Jul 16, 2014 By Ray Proper

Looking for an interesting family day trip and adventure?  You may enjoy enjoy Gattan Go!!,  an innovative hybrid of bicycle...[ Click to read more ]

English Speaking Hairdressers in Tokyo

Jul 14, 2014 By

In a large city such as Tokyo, not excelling in Japanese isn’t too much of a problem. Tokyoites are accustomed...[ Click to read more ]

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Sekigahara – Japan’s Defining Samurai Battle

Jun 30, 2014 By Bert Wishart

As you may or may not know, the Chubu area witnessed the scene of perhaps the most important and defining...[ Click to read more ]