Feeling all at sea at the Nagoya Aquarium
Dec 19, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a fan of fishes, and admirer of the aquatic, a fan of fins, or feel deeply for the deep blue, there is a lot to enjoy at the Nagoya Aquarium. Right now is a perfect time to get acquainted with some of the most marvelous animal life...[ Click to read more ]
Destination Nagoya – Free eBook by Relo Japan
Dec 08, 2017 By Admin
Relo Japan is proud to bring you “Destination Nagoya,” a special digital guide that incorporates inside knowledge of Nagoya from the view of an expatriate. This invaluable resource has everything you need to know about living and working in Nagoya, including: Where to live Where to shop What to see...[ Click to read more ]
Whisky Lovers Nagoya
Nov 22, 2017 By Admin
Recently, whisky is much more popular here in Japan than it was a decade ago. The TV drama “Massan” (story of Nikka whisky) is perhaps the key to this whisky boom, and the reason why there are now so many whisky events in Japan... but not Nagoya. (Mostly Tokyo, Osaka and...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s German Market
Nov 21, 2017 By Bert Wishart
With its strawberries on cakes, love hotels and KFC, Japan gives Christmas a good try, but it doesn't quite come out right. What we need at this time of year is some real, good old fashioned tradition, and nothing quite screams 'IIIIIIIIIT'S CHRRIIIIIIIISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAS' like handmade wooden toys, excited children and...[ Click to read more ]
Places of Worship in Nagoya
By Bert Wishart
While religion in Japan predominantly based around the various sects of Shintoism and Buddhism, it is a country that is highly tolerant of other religions. Outside of the classic Japanese beliefs the most are followers of the various Christianity orders, with about 3 million Christians in the country. Studies put...[ Click to read more ]
Riding the Rails at Nagoya’s SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
By Bert Wishart
As you may have noticed, Japan has something of an obsession with trains and railway. Ever since Commander Perry gave a gift of a small locomotive car to the ruling Shogunate in 1854, the Japanese have been captivated by all things railway. In Nagoya this fascination is expected to reach...[ Click to read more ]
Gujo Hachiman, an Edo Era Town That’s Much More Than a Song and a Dance
Nov 01, 2017 By Bert Wishart
You may recall that, back in July, we posted about the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori festival, a four day extravaganza of all night dancing, perhaps the most famous event of its type in all of Japan. While it is quite an extraordinary sight, there is a good chance that you...[ Click to read more ]
Hatchiman Matsuri, One of Japan’s Most Beautiful Festivals in Enchanting Takayama
Sep 12, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Located in Gifu Prefecture, and surrounded by some of Japan’s richest natural areas just below the famous Northern Alps, Takayama is some what isolated and distant. This isolation allowed the city to develop its own distinct culture that combines that of nearby Edo (modern day Tokyo) and Kyoto’s into a new...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Meet and Greet
Aug 26, 2017 By
Are you ready to have another wonderful lunch out with the Nagoya Meet and Greet? If you would like to experience new places and foods, not to mention know where these hidden gems of Nagoya are, please join one of The Nagoya Meet and Greet's wonderful monthly lunches. Each month they dine out...[ Click to read more ]
Nara, the Original Capital City of Culture
Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Some 1,300 years ago the Empress Genmei established the seat of power in the mountainous area of Heijō-kyō, and in doing so created the country's first ever permanent capital. With the nation being ruled from the city (present-day Nara) this time has come to be known as the Nara period. Today Nara is a...[ Click to read more ]
