City Guide
City Guide
Discover Shunrakuzen: Nagoya's Premier Organic Supermarket
Looking for healthy, organic, and non-GMO groceries? Shunrakuzen offers a wide range of specialty items for a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.
Post date: Feb 26, 2026
Nayabashi Night Market
On the fourth Friday night of each month, Nayabashi Yoichi turns the Horikawa riverbank into a tight, glowing run of food stalls, craft vans, and beer glasses balanced on the railings.
Post date: Feb 07, 2026
Nagoya's Samurai Museums
Discover Nagoya's twin samurai museums: the intimate Touken World Room and the interactive Nagoya Touken World. Experience authentic swords, armor, and hands-on history!
Post date: Jan 12, 2026
Dining and Nightlife
Dining and Nightlife
Savoring Sayulita
The spirit of Mexico shakes through every bite and beats with the music. Sayulita has major vibes all around.
Post date: Feb 27, 2026
Oyster Season in Nagoya
February through March is peak oyster season in Nagoya. A grounded guide to where to eat oysters now, from casual bars to quieter wine-focused rooms.
Post date: Feb 08, 2026
Chicken Wings at Furaibo! A Nagoya Izakaya Classic
At Furaibo in Nagoya, tebasaki chicken wings are crispy, savory, and slightly sweet. The izakaya also offers cold tofu, edamame, and seating that suits groups and families.
Post date: Jan 25, 2026
Music, Art and Theater
Music, Art and Theater
Online Exhibition: David Behringer Photography
With its quirks and contradictions, Nagoya seeps into David Behringer's visual storytelling. From moody street scenes to trippy abstracts, his photos capture the essence of everyday Japanese life, albeit with a sardonic twist.
Post date: Aug 20, 2025
Is Nigel Grover Really "Out of Ideas?"
Nigel Grover says he is "Out of Ideas" - but his new music video shows that that is far from the case.
Post date: Sep 30, 2024
The Iridescent Stage of Aya Kawakami
The stage Is set for Betrayal! June 7-9
Post date: May 19, 2024
Humor
Humor
Nagoya's Asphalt Extravaganza: A Daring Dive into Avant-Garde Urban Art
The Nagoya Department of Public Utilities has declared that the city's roads, once mere pathways for vehicles, are now avant-garde art installations in disguise.
Post date: Feb 22, 2026
Japanese For Kechi People!
Here are some phrases that will lower your social standing but raise your bank balance!
Post date: Jan 12, 2026
Love, Sex & Blood Types
Next time someone asks about your blood type, remember: they might be more interested in your supposed romantic and sexual compatibility than your medical history.
Post date: Jan 01, 2026
Getting Around
Getting Around
Using the Nagoya Subway
Everything you need to know about getting around using the subway and using the MANACA card
Post date: Dec 01, 2025
Centrair Airport
Nagoya's International Airport is convenient and easy to navigate.
Post date: Feb 23, 2025
