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, June 10, 2026
In an age where everything seems designed to distract us, there's something quietly revolutionary about a place dedicated to sustained attention and thought.
Post date: Jan 12, 2026
Japan’s most famous winter illumination, explained clearly—best timing, crowd reality, access from Nagoya, and what makes Nabana no Sato worth the trip.
Post date: Jan 09, 2026
January brings three practical reasons to visit Nagoya Castle - rare Southwest Corner Turret access, a kids’ stamp rally, and a martial arts demonstration—what there is to do and what to know before you go.
Post date: Jan 08, 2026
This week in Nagoya: rare access inside a 400-year-old castle turret, giant traditional kites, a Van Gogh family exhibition, and practical Japanese phrases for bargain hunters.
Post date: Jan 06, 2026
A one-day wellness event in a Tenpaku karate dojo with yoga, integrative health sessions, food stalls, and music.
Post date: Jan 04, 2026
Classic cars gather at Tokugawa-en before a parade-style drive through Nagoya in the 2026 Gulf's The Tokugawa Run.
Post date: Jan 04, 2026
Hōsha Shinji is a traditional Shinto archery ritual held every January 15 at Atsuta Shrine. What to expect, when to go, and why it’s worth seeing.
Post date: Jan 04, 2026
Osu Kannon’s Setsubun festival blends bean throwing, demons, and a treasure ship parade into a loud, communal reset marking winter’s end.
Post date: Jan 01, 2026
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
Twenty-six galleries take over ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Court Nagoya rooms above Kanayama Station for a walkable weekend of contemporary Japanese art.
Post date: Jan 01, 2026
Traditional wagasa umbrellas light up Gifu Park for Gifu Akari Monogatari, Jan 17–Feb 1, 2026. A calm winter night trip from Nagoya.
Post date: Jan 01, 2026
A once-a-year shrine ritual in Nagoya where people symbolically exchange bad luck for good. Held January 25 at Yamada Tenmangū, the Usokae ritual is quiet, local, and easy to visit.
Post date: Jan 01, 2026