Cool Biz – What is it, and Where Can You Get It?
May 29, 2019 By Bert Wishart
The summer has felt upon us for some time now, with the thermostat rising as quickly as the humidity, and although officially the season does not begin until June 22, for many businesses summer started from the end of the Golden Week holiday. That is because the first day of...[ Click to read more ]
Nostalgic Car Festival
May 20, 2019 By Admin
If you are interested in cars, you may want to check out the Gulf Nagoya Nostalgic Car Festival, which features classic rides. There are no shortage of interesting vehicles to peruse, as well as other attractions such as; special guests, performances, and a food court. Gulf Nagoya Nostalgic Car Festival 2019...[ Click to read more ]
English Information For Friends Toyota – Making and Tasting Soba Noodles with English Support
May 17, 2019 By Admin
Try your hand at making soba from scratch! Local experts will show you step by step. Join in the fun and taste the difference! ＊When: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 10:00 ~ 13:00 ＊Where: The cooking room at the Gender Equality Promotion Center (2F Toyota Industry and Culture Center) Free parking...[ Click to read more ]
Sakushima, Aichi’s Art Island
By Bert Wishart
Sakushima is a small island in the sparkling Mikawa bay to the east of Nagoya which, together with Himakajima and Shinojima, makes up the Aichi Archipelago. Small it may be, but it is absolutely packed with things to do. Seeing Sakushima Island Sakushima is a delightful little island, and when...[ Click to read more ]
Toyota: The Driving Force Behind Aichi’s Prosperity
Apr 22, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Aichi Prefecture is well known for manufacturing, but there is one company that stands head and shoulders above the rest. The Toyota Motoring Corporation that sprang up from the Aichi city that now bears its name is (by some metrics) the largest automobile producer in the world, and without it,...[ Click to read more ]
Cross-Cultural Exchange Association – CCEA Nagoya
Apr 20, 2019 By Admin
The CCEA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, international understanding and friendships among women of all nationalities living in the Nagoya Area. The Cross-Cultural Exchange Association, or the “CCEA,” was formed in 1982 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, international understanding, and friendships amongst women...[ Click to read more ]
Horsing Around at Tado Festival in Mie
Apr 16, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan has so many strange, eccentric and exciting festivals every year that it is sometimes difficult to keep track. However, few festivals are exciting and dramatic as Ageuma-Shinji, held every year in Tado, Mie. Also known as Tado Festival, Ageuma-Shinji has been held in this sleepy little town since the Nanboku-chō...[ Click to read more ]
Miso Katsu, Nagoya’s Number One ‘Soul Food’
Mar 28, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Ask anyone around the country what springs to mind when you think of Nagoya, and you might be surprised to learn that it's not the castle. Nor is it Toyota or the TV Tower. No, when Japanese people think of Nagoya, many think of miso katsu. From International Cuisine to...[ Click to read more ]
Hanging Out at Forest Adventure Shinshiro in Aichi Prefecture
By Bert Wishart
Do you feel at one with nature? Do you prefer to be up in the trees than down on the ground? Or perhaps you have a little monkey who is climbing the walls this holiday? If you find yourself nodding along, or even just curious, get yourself along to Forest...[ Click to read more ]
Ten Nagoya Suggestions for the Ten Days of Golden Week (Part Two)
By Bert Wishart
You may have noticed, that people are starting to get excited about Golden Week. Of course, people always get excited around Golden Week, when public holidays combine to make an extended block of time off, but this year it's even better! With Emperor Akihito abdicating this year, another holiday has been...[ Click to read more ]
