Nagoya City

Aichi Museum of Flight

Jul 19, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Aichi Prefecture is, of course, famed for its manufacturing. The area has a long and illustrious history of being the center of Japan's engineering industry, particularly in the automotive sector,...[ Click to read more ]

The Vend of The World – Explore Nagoya’s Eclectic Vending Machines

Jun 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Is there a more convenient country in the world than Japan? The trains run so fast they’re named after bullets, package redelivery can be arranged anytime, and there is an...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya’s Jazz Scene is Blowing its Own Horn

Jun 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart

When you think of music in Japan, it is hard to get past the idea of uber-cute J-Pop idols, adorably non-threatening boy bands, and the bright insanity of gravity-defying-haired Visual...[ Click to read more ]

Eating Unagi in Nagoya: Hitsumabushi

Jun 26, 2022 By Ray Proper

July 23 is Unagi no hi, or Unagi day! Unagi, or barbecued freshwater eel, is readily available all over Japan. Besides sushi, this is probably my favorite Japanese food. It...[ Click to read more ]

Super Bar DJs – Nagoya’s Coolest DJ Events

Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart

If, like Edwin Starr, you like the sound of funky music (and that it sho nuff turns you on) then you will want to find some awesome places to check...[ Click to read more ]

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All up in Your Grill – Discover Nagoya’s Teppanyaki Restaurants

Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Teppanyaki, the style of cooking famed for its extravagant chefs slicing and dicing meat on a griddle, is believed by many to be a classic Japanese cuisine, but in fact,...[ Click to read more ]

Do I Amuse You? Japan’s Best Amusement Parks

Mar 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart

As far back as I remember, I always loved going to amusement parks, and fortunately for me, the Japanese are as crazy for rollercoasters as I am. Japan has some...[ Click to read more ]

Crafty Guys – Meet Nagoya’s Craft Beer Sensations, Tall Boys Brewing

Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart

You all know the Bat Phone, right? The red telephone that Commissioner Gordon used to contact Batman, it flashed red whenever Gotham City needed help. Here at JIS Towers, we...[ Click to read more ]

Finger Lickin’ Chicken on Sticks – Nagoya’s Best Yakitori Restaurants

Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart

When you think about Japanese food, it is probably sushi that most readily comes to mind, followed by rice and miso soup, with knife-wheeling teppanyaki chefs serving up wagyu completing...[ Click to read more ]

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Setsubun Festivals in Nagoya 2022

Jan 25, 2022 By Ray Proper

Setsubun, or "That Bean-Throwing Festival," celebrates the beginning of spring in Japan. Celebrated yearly on February 3 as part of the Spring Festival, its association with the Lunar New Year...[ Click to read more ]