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, February 09, 2026
Post date: Jan 08, 2026
A Van Gogh exhibition in Nagoya focused on the family who preserved his work—24 paintings, rare letters, and a quiet, well-curated show in Sakae....
Post date: Jan 08, 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 06, 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 01, 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
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
Experience pure winter joy at Toyota City's Asahi Nature Highland, Japan's only dedicated sledding facility!...
Post date: Jan 01, 2026
A New York–influenced hardcore night at Club Zion, featuring release shows from Goodfellowz (Niigata) and Sugar (Hiroshima), plus a stacked Nagoya lineup and no shortage of stage dives....
Post date: Dec 31, 2025
A low-pressure monthly art night at HopBuds in Minami Ward. Shared canvases, beer, and an easy weeknight crowd. Jan. 27, 18:00–last train....
Post date: Dec 01, 2025
A relaxed winter festival near Nagoya, the Kōta Kite-Flying Festival brings large traditional kites, taiko drumming performances, and food stalls to an open field in Aichi on January 11....
Post date: Dec 01, 2025
An indoor miniature art exhibition near Shinsakae Station is featuring over 1,000 hyper-detailed breads, pastries, and bakery scenes. Open through January 18....
Post date: Oct 11, 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....