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, May 13, 2026
A French traveler asks a simple question at Konomiya Shrine—and ends up joining one of Japan’s most intense festivals.
Post date: Mar 16, 2026
White Day returns, St. Patrick’s Day heads to Ōsu, a call for 90s Nagoya expat memories, and several day hikes within easy reach of the city.
Post date: Mar 12, 2026
Theatre Iridescence is preparing a 90s-set production of Much Ado About Nothing is collecting photos and stories from expats who lived in Japan 1995–2005.
Post date: Mar 11, 2026
Gyomu Supermarkets are a haven for chefs, restaurant owners, and serious home cooks who need hard to find high-quality ingredients.
Post date: Mar 06, 2026
A one-coin spring walk through Kasugai's abandoned Aigi railway tunnels — red-brick arches, damp air, fresh maple leaves, and a half-day escape just 30 minutes from Nagoya. Everything you need to know about the seasonal opening, access, and what it actually feels like to walk the old Chuo Line.
Post date: Feb 28, 2026
Grab your blue tarp, fill your masu with sake, pick up some Nagoya-style fried chicken wings, and join in this centuries-old tradition of appreciating the beauty that's here today and gone tomorrow!
Post date: Feb 28, 2026
Experience pure winter joy at Toyota City's Asahi Nature Highland, Japan's only dedicated sledding facility!
Post date: Feb 28, 2026
The spirit of Mexico shakes through every bite and beats with the music. Sayulita has major vibes all around.
Post date: Feb 27, 2026
A special exhibition at Toyota Automobile Museum explores Japanese cars from the 1980s and ’90s, tracing design, performance, and global appeal.
Post date: Feb 27, 2026
Experience Japan's Honen Matsuri (Penis Festival), a unique fertility celebration held March 15th at Tagata Shrine in Komaki near Nagoya, honoring harvest abundance.
Post date: Feb 26, 2026
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