, February 05, 2026
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, February 05, 2026
There's something wonderfully meta about Japan's food replica industry – a craft dedicated to creating visual representations of food that make viewers hungry yet can never satisfy that hunger.
Post date: Nov 17, 2025
We check in on Nagoya.Tech, the city’s most approachable tech community—plus details on their Nov. 28 meetup at Shooters and December’s JETRO startup workshop.
Post date: Nov 17, 2025
Live band holiday karaoke hits Second Home in Sakae on December 23. Sing backed by the Super Karaoke Brothers, compete in a light-hearted ugly sweater contest, and kick off Christmas Eve’s Eve with music, chaos, and cheer.
Post date: Nov 16, 2025
Autumn Hits Nagoya! The maple trees at Korankei are peaking—70 years of festival tradition lit up nightly through the
Post date: Nov 10, 2025
The Hana Festival in Naka-Zaike (Dec 14) is one of the oldest winter rituals in Aichi—700+ years of demons, fire, and hot water purification in a mountain village hall. Only nine households remain, but the tradition survives through neighboring villages sending dancers every year.
Post date: Nov 02, 2025
Ham Jam returns to Cedar’s Music & Drink on Friday, December 26. A welcoming monthly open jam where local musicians and first-timers share the stage—no auditions, no hierarchy, all genres welcome.
Post date: Nov 01, 2025
This week, look back at "Ask Kazuhide" from our Japanzine days. Kazuhide tackled cultural quirks and global events with outrageous and often offensive humor and keen insight
Post date: Nov 01, 2025
A monthly live-band jam night where singers, musicians, and listeners mix effortlessly at Cedar’s in Sakae. Luka R. Sumiyoshi officially joins the host lineup for the November 28 session.
Post date: Nov 01, 2025
Japanese New Year’s TV is not watched—it is endured. Our very own Doug Breté offers a first-person guide to Kōhaku, marathon broadcasts, food shows, and the cultural stamina required to survive.
Post date: Nov 01, 2025
Shooters brings back its Thanksgiving feast Nov 26–30 with roast turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. They also offer fully cooked takeout dinners for both Thanksgiving and Christmas—perfect if you don’t have the oven (or energy) for a whole bird. Reservations and takeout orders fill up fast.
Post date: Oct 31, 2025
Atsuta Jingu is considered one of Japan's three major shrines and is the repository of the Kusanagi sword, one of the three sacred treasures.
Post date: Oct 21, 2025
Looking for healthy, organic, and non-GMO groceries? Shunrakuzen offers a wide range of specialty items for a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.
Post date: Oct 21, 2025
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