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Red Brick, Red Leaves: Aigi Tunnels 2026 Events Red Brick, Red Leaves: Aigi Tunnels 2026 Four abandoned railway tunnels, a forest full of autumn maples, and a ¥100 admission fee. Kasugai's Aigi Tunnels reopen November 28–December 6, just 30 minutes from Nagoya by train.

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THE HIVE: What Are We Missing? Features THE HIVE: What Are We Missing? The Hive is an informal invite to something unfinished where people share stories, unexpected ideas, and different perspectives. A Shift in the BUZZ Features A Shift in the BUZZ After over 30 years of publishing for Japan’s international community, Carter Witt looks back at what has changed — and asks what Nagoya Buzz should become next. LiveTribe.jp Features LiveTribe.jp A punk-era flashback, a modern problem, and the Nagoya-built tool fixing it. LiveTribe.jp finally makes it easy to find real shows, real bands, and real venues across the city. The Secrets Of Janken REVEALED! Features The Secrets Of Janken REVEALED! Unlock the secrets of Janken (Japanese Rock-Paper-Scissors)! Learn authentic strategies, winning tactics, and essential Japanese phrases. More than just a game! The Door Is Open Features The Door Is Open A filmmaker in Nagoya unlocks his door twice a month and waits to see what happens. Three years in, it keeps working. Osu Area Guide Neighborhoods Osu Area Guide A local's guide to Ōsu: temple precincts, covered arcades, secondhand shops, street food, and the pleasure of wandering without a plan. Honmaru Palace Landmarks & Museums Honmaru Palace Nagoya Castle’s keep is closed, but Honmaru Palace offers something deeper: a careful reconstruction of where Tokugawa power was actually staged. Climb Every Mountain! Hikes Around Central Japan Day Trips Climb Every Mountain! Hikes Around Central Japan Five easy mountain escapes from Nagoya — historic Nakasendo trails, waterfalls in Kiso Valley, and summits with views across central Japan.

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