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, March 23, 2026
ISOGAI's theatrical fireworks show returns to Nagoya Port on December 20, 2025—a 45-minute performance combining pyrotechnics, music, and narrative. G seats and Observation C are sold out, but SS and S seats remain available. Complete guide to tickets, seating, and access.
Post date: Nov 30, 2025
This Friday is stacked: street food at the Nayabashi Night Market, Ham Jam at Cedar's, and the Nagoya.
Post date: Nov 25, 2025
A 10-meter green Buddha on elephants, five minutes from Motoyama. Bamboo, quiet grounds, and a temple that stayed still while Nagoya grew around it.
Post date: Nov 25, 2025
A warm European-style Christmas market in the middle of Sakae. Glühwein, roasted almonds, photo spots, Santa visits, workshops, and Nagoya’s most festive December atmosphere—plus tips on how to actually enjoy it without the crowds.
Post date: Nov 24, 2025
Japan's Kotatsu Crisis: Men nationwide discovered the danger of mixing AR porn with heated tables, creating a "scorched earth policy" in their pants. Hospitals report: "Birthrate down, burns up!"
Post date: Nov 24, 2025
Forty kids at Kinder Hort Children's Home each pick one gift they'd like for Christmas. Nagoya's international community steps in as Secret Santa. Kickoff night December 6 at The Hungry Moose—music, drinks, and some winter warmth.
Post date: Nov 18, 2025
Korankei Gorge is back in full color this November. The 70th Maple Festival brings a month of glowing night illuminations, lantern-lined paths, food stalls, and some of the best autumn scenery near Nagoya. If you’re planning one fall trip this year, make it this one.
Post date: Nov 18, 2025
Living abroad means we aren't always with family for the holidays. It's hard to get in the spirit without the smells and tastes that make Thanksgiving what it is – a holiday about sharing, not just giving and receiving.
Post date: Nov 18, 2025
Higashisakura Pakuchi offers more than just a meal; it's an experience that hauls you straight to Thailand's vibrant streets.
Post date: Nov 17, 2025
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