Day trips from Nagoya – Tajimi, Gifu
Dec 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Just over the border from Aichi into Gifu Prefecture is the town of Tajimi, an area renowned for its ceramic manufacture, great natural beauty and peaceful streets. Being just 40 minutes by train from Nagoya it is an excellent destination for a day trip Tajimi's Famous Ceramics With clay in...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya City Science Museum
Dec 12, 2018 By Ray Proper
The Nagoya City Science Museum (NCSM) is a fairly recent addition to the list of things to do in Nagoya. The website highlights many interesting points about the museum, starting with the distinctive appearance of the spherical shape of the world's biggest planetarium, called Brother Earth. The diameter of the...[ Click to read more ]
Mexican Food in Nagoya
Dec 02, 2018 By Ray Proper
Nagoya has a reasonable number of options available if you are looking for Mexican food. In order of preference, you can enjoy some pretty great Mexican eating at Los Tacos, Desperados, Los Novios, and Jerry's Uno. Some people consider Bar Mexigan in Sakae a Mexican restaurant, but I can assure...[ Click to read more ]
How to Use your Suica on the Shinkansen
Nov 30, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
One of the first things anyone traveling around Tokyo should do is to pick up a Suica or Pasmo transit card. The main advantage being that it speeds entering and exiting the fare gates, and gives a small discount since all transit agencies round up their cash fares to avoid...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 2
By Bert Wishart
Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya is a city that is full of surprises. New restaurants and bars pop up all the time, and you can be strolling down a familiar street and suddenly notice a...[ Click to read more ]
Ise’s Oyster Eating Extravaganza in Mie
Nov 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
In much of the world, oysters are considered something of a delicacy. They are an aphrodisiac, they are rare, and thanks to their high price they are often considered the preserve of the wealthy, up there with champagne, caviar, and yacht clubs. However, in Mie Prefecture this is not the case...[ Click to read more ]
Santa and Friends Nagoya -Caring for Nagoya’s Orphans
Nov 25, 2018 By Ray Proper
[spacer height="10px"] Santa and Friends Nagoya has been caring for Nagoya's orphans, and providing an opportunity for people to participate in volunteer activities and make friends in Nagoya for 9 years. If you like children and have been looking for some way to give back, this may be your best...[ Click to read more ]
Get the Seishun 18 Kippu and See Japan on the Cheap!
Oct 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
If there is one thing that Japan does well it is train travel. While the locals take it for granted that trains will be clean, safe and punctual, many of us know that this is not necessarily the norm in other nations. Another fantastic aspect of Japanese travel is the fact...[ Click to read more ]
Castles in and Around Nagoya
Oct 24, 2018 By Bert Wishart
[caption id="attachment_31317" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Inuyama Castle[/caption] When it comes to reputation for historical importance, Nagoya and Aichi are often unfairly maligned when compared to other Japanese cities such as Osaka, Kyoto and, of course, Tokyo. However, the region played an essential part in the creation of the nation, being the...[ Click to read more ]
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 Retirement Home plot to take their beloved Gerry, recently deceased, to his proper resting place. Armed with the love for a friend and the desperation of having nothing left to...[ Click to read more ]
