Nagoya Festivals

Ume Plum Blossoms

Plum Blossom Viewing in Nagoya – Top Umemi Spots!

Jan 27, 2017 By Admin

Ume is not just half of an "umeshu," a Japanese liqueur made from unripe and green ume fruits. It is quite a lovely tree. "Prunus mume" is the tree species...[ Click to read more ]

Aichi Nagoya Yuki Festival

Dec 20, 2016 By

The Aichi Nagoya Snow Festival is 2000 tons of snow imported from Nagano and Gifu on an annual basis for our enjoyment! This family friendly festival offers an equivalent tonnage...[ Click to read more ]

Tanabata Star Festivals Around Nagoya

Jun 22, 2016 By Ray Proper

The Tanabata Festival is celebrated annually on either July 7 or August 7, depending on where you are in Japan. The festival celebrates the legend of two lovers, represented by the Altair...[ Click to read more ]

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 ]

Nagoya Meshi Expo

Oct 20, 2015 By Bert Wishart

In Japan, the cuisine of a local region is something of which to be particularly - sometimes fiercely - proud, and Nagoya is no exception to this. Nagoya food (Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]

Tsushima Tenno Festival – Japan’s Most Spectacular Summer Festival

May 28, 2015 By Bert Wishart

If Kyoto’s Gion festival is the biggest of the summer festivals, the Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri in Aichi is perhaps the most spectacular thanks to its beacon of shining lights...[ Click to read more ]

Girls Day and Hina Matsuri Events in Nagoya and Aichi

Feb 23, 2015 By Ray Proper

March starts out with a holiday for girls. The aptly named “Girls Day” coincides with the Hina Matsuri (Doll Festival), or Peach Blossom Festival, featuring a very traditional display of...[ Click to read more ]

Hiwatari Shinji – A Buddhist Fire Walking Ritual

Nov 27, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Winter in Japan can get a touch on the chilly side, can’t it. So, what’s the best way of warming up? Sitting under a kotatsu? Attaching hot kairo heat pads...[ Click to read more ]

The Floating Mikoshi of Miya Festival

Sep 29, 2014 By Bert Wishart

  Miya Festival 2014 The Miya Festival is held annually on the third or fourth Sunday of October in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture.  In 2014, this festival will take place on Sunday,...[ Click to read more ]