Must See Shrines and Temples of Nagoya
Feb 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is served by two predominant religions: Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is a form of ancestor worship and is the traditional religion of Japan - though it was codified in...[ Click to read more ]
Partying Nagoya Style: Meieki’s best Izakayas
Feb 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to going out for drinks, in Japan, they do things a little differently than back home. Whereas we would most likely head to a bar, the Japanese...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Record Shops
Jan 28, 2019 By Bert Wishart
While it feels like the music industry is becoming ever-increasingly digital, with the likes of Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, and Soundcloud being the favored media for accessing artists, conversely, at...[ Click to read more ]
Drone Restrictions in Japan
Jan 11, 2019 By Admin
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), you do not need permission to fly a drone as long as you intend to operate your drone in...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya City Science Museum
Dec 12, 2018 By Ray Proper
The Nagoya City Science Museum (NCSM) is a fairly recent addition to the list of things to do in Nagoya. The website highlights many interesting points about the museum, starting...[ Click to read more ]
Mexican Food in Nagoya
Dec 02, 2018 By Ray Proper
Nagoya has a reasonable number of options available if you are looking for Mexican food. In order of preference, you can enjoy some pretty great Mexican eating at Los Tacos,...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 2
Nov 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya is a city that is full of surprises. New restaurants...[ Click to read more ]
Santa and Friends Nagoya -Caring for Nagoya’s Orphans
Nov 25, 2018 By Ray Proper
[spacer height="10px"] Santa and Friends Nagoya has been caring for Nagoya's orphans, and providing an opportunity for people to participate in volunteer activities and make friends in Nagoya for 9...[ Click to read more ]
Get the Seishun 18 Kippu and See Japan on the Cheap!
Oct 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
If there is one thing that Japan does well it is train travel. While the locals take it for granted that trains will be clean, safe and punctual, many of...[ Click to read more ]
Castles in and Around Nagoya
Oct 24, 2018 By Bert Wishart
[caption id="attachment_31317" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Inuyama Castle[/caption] When it comes to reputation for historical importance, Nagoya and Aichi are often unfairly maligned when compared to other Japanese cities such as Osaka,...[ Click to read more ]
