Getting Potty About Pottery in Seto
Feb 01, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Today Aichi is thought of as the industrial hub of Japan, with many of the nation's top manufacturing companies based here. But did you know that this reputation goes back quite some time? To the early 13th century in fact... The Birthplace of Japanese Ceramics Although Japan has one of the...[ Click to read more ]
Soldiering on at The Battlefields of Nagakute
By Bert Wishart
Visit the grounds of one of Japan's most historic battles. When considering Japanese history, most people will think of two key places: Kyoto and Tokyo. The former was for long the country's capital, is steeped in tradition, and was home to the Imperial family; while the latter - in the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokugawa Ieyasu, a Potted Biography of Aichi’s Great Shogun
Jan 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Japan's history is one that is rich in character, deep in intrigue and littered with interesting characters. From the pre-history Jōmon period to today's modern hyper-technological age, dynasties have come and gone, innovations have shaped the world, and many a great man and woman have imposed their personalities on the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum in Nagoya
Jan 23, 2018 By Bert Wishart
In the eastern suburbs of Nagoya, not far from the transport hub station of Ozone, lies Tokugawa Park, an oasis of serenity that is often overlooked by tourists and locals alike. That it is so overlooked is a shame, yet it can be very much a blessing, meaning as it...[ Click to read more ]
Samurai Beauty at Inuyama’s Urakuen Garden Near Nagoya
Jan 22, 2018 By Bert Wishart
One of the most interesting aspects of the samurai era is how they managed to marry a continual warlike state, enforced by a barbarous ruthlessness with an appreciative joy for the beauty in simplicity of their art forms. Today the city of Inuyama near Nagoya still manages to perfectly illustrate...[ Click to read more ]
English Speaking Yoga in Nagoya
Dec 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart
With its combination of strength, stamina and flexibility, there are very few forms of exercise that gets your body into peak physical fitness like yoga. Having originated in India, the discipline has spread throughout the world and it continues to grow in popularity, with one 2016 study showing that 20.4...[ Click to read more ]
Organic and Vegetarian Restaurants and Shops in Nagoya
Dec 22, 2017 By Admin
Find organic and vegetarian restaurants and shops in Nagoya Vegetarian Shops and Restaurants Shunrakuzen (shop) Hours: Shop/ 10:00～20:00 Restaurant/ 11:00～15:00 LO 14:00 Address :1402 Wakabadai, Meito-ku, Nagoya Map: https://goo.gl/maps/G6SXVrZMihk URL: http://www.syun-rakuzen.com/index.php Tel: 052-760-3071 Sonne Garten(shop) Hours: 10:00～19：00 Address :2-162 Issha, Meito-ku, Nagoya Map: https://goo.gl/maps/vC1YBeXV76k URL: http://www.sonnegarten.com/gartentop.html Tel: 052-703-4469 Kogomi (shop and cafe) Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (Lunch 11:45-14:00) closed...[ Click to read more ]
Halal Restaurants and Shops in Nagoya
Dec 21, 2017 By Admin
Find Halal Restaurants and Shops in Nagoya and Toyota Restaurants Kashmir Hours: Lunch 11:00-15:00/Dinner 17:00 - 22:00 Address: 2 −1−1 Kanayama, Naka Ward, Nagoya Map: https://goo.gl/maps/hpmvphdvuYp Tel: 052-339-5945 Mega Kebab (Sumiyoshi) Hours: Weekdays-19:30～04:00/ Fri&Sat - 19:00～05:00(closed on Holidays and Mondays) Address : Hasegawa Building 1F, 3-2-29, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya Map: https://goo.gl/maps/TXMwjC8w5Co URL: www.megakebab.com/shop_detail/index7.html Mega Kebab (Osu 1)...[ Click to read more ]
Chinese New year Festival Nagoya 2018
Dec 20, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Although Japan adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1873, celebration of the Chinese year is still an important cultural event in the country. This year (2018) the Chinese New Year falls on February 16, however Nagoya wants to get in on the fun a little bit early. Chinese New Year Festival...[ Click to read more ]
