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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Autumn’s Treat – Matsutake Mushrooms

Sep 26, 2011 By Ray Proper

Just about everyone has seen these mushrooms in the supermarket; these are not the grown on top of a bottle...[ Click to read more ]

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