Aichi Prefecture

Brazillian Festival Nagoya

Apr 08, 2016 By Ray Proper

Brazilian Festival Nagoya is a little slice of Latin America in Hisayaodori Park, Sakae.  You can enjoy a variety of Brazilian foods and products from the many vendors, as well as sports,...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya Vegan Gourmet Festival

Apr 06, 2016 By Admin

Among recent arrivals, vegetarians and vegans have it comparably rough in Japan.  If there was ever a country set up to be difficult for those with "out of the ordinary"...[ Click to read more ]

Sake tasting around Nagoya

Mar 31, 2016 By Bert Wishart

Sake, of course, is famous around the world for being Japan's national drink. Though the drinking of Chinese alcohol is thought to predate recorded history, it is believed that sake as...[ Click to read more ]

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The Tokai Japan Canada Society (TJCS)

Mar 28, 2016 By Ray Proper

TJCS presents the 2016 Hanami in Kairaku Koen Tsu City, Mie Prefecture Date: Saturday, April 2nd   ***Rain out: Sunday, April 3rd Start: 11:00am – 4:00pm Pot Luck: Please bring some food to...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya’s Best International Cuisine – Part 1

Feb 29, 2016 By Bert Wishart

In his great comedic play Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare calls music the food of love. Now, I'm not in the habit of  contradicting the bard, however for me the food of...[ Click to read more ]

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Social Opportunities for Spouses in Nagoya

Feb 15, 2016 By

While relocating to another country often turns out to be a wonderful, life-changing experience, there are always traumatic obstacles and challenges standing in the way of gaining that experience. The...[ Click to read more ]

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Feel the Rhythm – Dance Classes and Groups in Nagoya

Jan 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart

Which is the best lord? Lord of the Flies? Lord of the Rings? Or Lord of the Dance? Silly question, I know, because it is obviously dance. There is nothing...[ Click to read more ]

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Toyohashi Demon Festival 2016

Jan 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart

There are many elements of Japanese folklore that instantly grab the attention, but at this time of year, thanks to the upcoming Setsubun celebrations it is probably the 'oni' -...[ Click to read more ]

Aichi Children’s Center “Kids Town” at Expo Park in Nagakute

Dec 09, 2015 By Ray Proper

Aichi Children’s Center’s “Kids Town” is a wealth of things to do for cheap in Nagoya with kids! Envisioned as a place where kids can “invigorate their minds and bodies, challenge...[ Click to read more ]

Getting to know you: Sakae, Nagoya

Nov 25, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Sakae is essentially Nagoya's city center in everything but name and is one of the busiest parts of town. It is famous for its vibrancy, drawing people from all over the region on...[ Click to read more ]

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