, March 23, 2026
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, March 23, 2026
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
Share your poetry & prose at Imaike Library Club on Dec 7! All writers welcome—from first-timers to seasoned wordsmiths. Meet Nagoya's creative community. 14:00-17:00
Post date: Oct 19, 2025
Small World closes out 2024 with a Christmas International Party at Luggage in Nagoya. DJs, gift exchange, prizes, and no tickets or registration required.
Post date: Oct 11, 2025
A spokesperson for TODO Plumbing LTD. assures the public that there have been no reported fatalities.
Post date: Aug 20, 2025
The "Kurashi no Asaichi" (Living Morning Market) at Higashi Betsuin Temple might just become your new favorite spot. This market has won the hearts of locals and curious visitors, offering something refreshingly different.
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