City Guide
City Guide
Nagoya's Samurai Museums
Discover Nagoya's twin samurai museums: the intimate Touken World Room and the interactive Nagoya Touken World. Experience authentic swords, armor, and hands-on history!
Post date: Jan 12, 2026
The Imaike Library Club
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
Nagoya Station
A practical, local guide to Nagoya Station (Meieki): how it’s laid out, which trains go where, where to meet, store luggage, eat, and get in and out without stress.
Post date: Dec 26, 2025
Dining and Nightlife
Dining and Nightlife
Higashisakura Pakuchi: A Slice of Thailand in Nagoya
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
My Burger Is Handsome
A cholesterol-raising love letter to Nagoya's best burger joint where juicy patties meet jazz vibes. My doctor will hate this review, but your taste buds will thank me.
Post date: Jul 16, 2025
Setting Sail for WATER7
Join the crew at Osu's WATER7, where the drinks are stronger than Luffy's punch, the atmosphere's warmer than Ace's flames, and the only thing more impressive than the One Piece decor is that you won't need Nami's treasure to afford it!
Post date: Jul 03, 2025
Music, Art and Theater
Music, Art and Theater
Online Exhibition: David Behringer Photography
With its quirks and contradictions, Nagoya seeps into David Behringer's visual storytelling. From moody street scenes to trippy abstracts, his photos capture the essence of everyday Japanese life, albeit with a sardonic twist.
Post date: Aug 20, 2025
Is Nigel Grover Really "Out of Ideas?"
Nigel Grover says he is "Out of Ideas" - but his new music video shows that that is far from the case.
Post date: Sep 30, 2024
The Iridescent Stage of Aya Kawakami
The stage Is set for Betrayal! June 7-9
Post date: May 19, 2024
Humor
Humor
Japanese For Kechi People!
Here are some phrases that will lower your social standing but raise your bank balance!
Post date: Jan 12, 2026
Love, Sex & Blood Types
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
Keeping Warm in Japan: A Slightly Desperate Survival Guide
We bring you the top NINE ways to keep warm in Japan this winter!
Post date: Dec 31, 2025
Getting Around
Getting Around
Using the Nagoya Subway
Everything you need to know about getting around using the subway and using the MANACA card
Post date: Dec 01, 2025
Centrair Airport
Nagoya's International Airport is convenient and easy to navigate.
Post date: Feb 23, 2025
