Halloween in Nagoya
Sep 27, 2024 By William Farrow
As the years go by, old heads in the various foreign communities have noticed something: Halloween only seems to get more popular. The Japanese public has a more general awareness...[ Click to read more ]
For the Chicken Hearted: Nagoya’s Karaage Places
Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow
For me, the one particular meat that is done so differently here and yet done so right would have to be chicken. The textures and flavors you find from how it is grilled,...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Your Daily Bread – Bakeries in Nagoya
Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow
Nagoya often stands out for it distinctive cuisine. The traditional favorites like miso katsu and hitsumabushi usually come to mind when thinking of foods here. However, Nagoya is more than...[ Click to read more ]
Your Summer Must-Eats
Jul 31, 2024 By William Farrow
Summers in Nagoya are hot. Hot and humid. Humid and miserable. Miserable an...you know what, let's stop there. While the summer heat often is at the forefront of everyone's mind,...[ Click to read more ]
Luxurious Getaways Right Here in Aichi
Jun 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
So, the summer is upon us, which means it's traditionally the time to take a break and get away for a while. However, that's not always possible. It could be...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? – Uncovering Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 7
Jun 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
Whether you’re new in the city or are a Showa Gaijin, Nagoya is a city that always surprises. New restaurants, shops, and drinking establishments spring up all the time, and...[ Click to read more ]
Kiyosu Castle, The ‘Other’ Nagoya Castle
May 31, 2024 By Bert Wishart
For first-time visitors to Nagoya, Nagoya Castle is usually the first port of call. This is kind of understandable, as both its grandness and its location makes it an obvious...[ Click to read more ]
Akechi Mitsuhide – The Chūbu Traitor Who Shaped Japan
Apr 30, 2024 By Bert Wishart
If you've been watching the epic Disney+ remake of Shōgun (and if you've not, you need to remedy that!) then you most likely have been impressed by the character Lady...[ Click to read more ]
From Fool to Demon to Death – A potted history of Oda Nobunaga, Nagoya’s Warrior Ruler
Feb 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
While many of us have worked for managers or employers whom we felt were a couple of chopsticks short of a bento box, it is doubtful that your mortality was...[ Click to read more ]
