City Guide
City Guide
Heiwa Park
In eastern Nagoya, Heiwa Park offers long lawns, cherry trees, pond walks, wooded paths, and a calmer kind of city park experience for friends, families, and kids who want to run.
Post date: Apr 14, 2026
Honmaru Palace
Nagoya Castle’s keep is closed, but Honmaru Palace offers something deeper: a careful reconstruction of where Tokugawa power was actually staged.
Post date: Apr 12, 2026
Osu Area Guide
A local's guide to Ōsu: temple precincts, covered arcades, secondhand shops, street food, and the pleasure of wandering without a plan.
Post date: Apr 06, 2026
Dining and Nightlife
Dining and Nightlife
Hitsumabushi at Atsuta Horaiken
Nagoya’s signature eel dish is served with structure, ritual, and restraint at Atsuta Horaiken, one of the city’s best-known hitsumabushi restaurants.
Post date: Apr 21, 2026
Savoring Sayulita
The spirit of Mexico shakes through every bite and beats with the music. Sayulita has major vibes all around.
Post date: Feb 27, 2026
Oyster Season in Nagoya
February through March is peak oyster season in Nagoya. A grounded guide to where to eat oysters now, from casual bars to quieter wine-focused rooms.
Post date: Feb 08, 2026
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
The Way
My first experience with "The Way" was like that of many others. The closing of doors, a sense of confinement that was immediate and unshakeable.
Post date: Mar 07, 2026
Nagoya's Asphalt Extravaganza: A Daring Dive into Avant-Garde Urban Art
The Nagoya Department of Public Utilities has declared that the city's roads, once mere pathways for vehicles, are now avant-garde art installations in disguise.
Post date: Feb 22, 2026
White Day Revenge
White Day’s return-gift ritual grew from a confectionery meeting in Nagoya. The result: a nationwide custom built on obligation, reciprocity, and chocolate.
Post date: Feb 07, 2026
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
