Top Five Hanami Sites Near Nagoya
Feb 22, 2023 By Ray Proper
"Hanami" literally means flower viewing, but it is much more than that to Japan's people. Hanami signals the end of another long winter's chill. Besides simply enjoying the beauty of...[ Click to read more ]
Fire up the Exhilaration at Brave Point Airsoft Gym
Jan 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart
At the beginning of the year, many of you may have decided that it was time to get into shape, begin diets, and start an exercise routine. However, as we...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Ramen Festival 2023
Jan 22, 2023 By Ray Proper
Ramen is a classic Japanese food. If you ask a random person, foreign or Japanese, male or female, what their favorite food is, you are highly likely to get "ramen"...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Spend Valentine’s Day in Nagoya
Jan 21, 2023 By Bert Wishart
In his 1977 classic one-hit wonder, John Paul Young sang the immortal lines "Love is in the air, everywhere I look around." There is a good chance that he wasn't...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Food in Nagoya
Dec 27, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Unless you are a ski bunny or a masochist, there should be no doubt that winter is the worst of all months. Cold and wet, skies as ashen as the...[ Click to read more ]
Skiing in Nagoya: Day and Weekend Trips!
Dec 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
There’s nothing more exhilarating than standing on the top of a slope, the pure white snow stretching out below you, or that moment when you lean forward and the wind...[ Click to read more ]
Making Mochi – Fun for Kids and Big Kids Alike
Dec 23, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When I first heard about mochi, my heart went out to Japan's children. You see, where I'm from, sweets really are just that: sweet. And so, when I was told...[ Click to read more ]
New Year Countdown Parties Near Nagoya 2022
Dec 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
New Year is an important time in Japan, but things are celebrated differently here than back home. You are undoubtedly already clued up on Japan's New Year traditions, its New...[ Click to read more ]
Holiday Dining Options in Nagoya 2022
Nov 21, 2022 By Ray Proper
Nagoya has excellent local cuisine, and numerous wonderful options are available at any time of year. However, during the holidays, you may need some hints on where to get your...[ Click to read more ]
Get Bowled Over by Nagoya’s Donburi
Oct 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Simplicity in itself, the donburi is the go-to dish for those who want a combination of filling food and flexibility. Though donburi literally means bowl, it generally refers to a...[ Click to read more ]
