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The master of horror manga fills Nagoya City Art Museum with spiraling nightmares and exquisite linework. More than 600 original drawings show exactly how Junji Ito builds dread one stroke at a time.

Nine households in Naka-Zaike can't perform their Hana Festival alone anymore—neighboring villages send dancers to keep the 700-year tradition alive. Demons, fire, hot water purification, all night in the Okumikawa mountains. Three hours from Nagoya.

Asahi Nature Highland offers sled runs, snow-play zones, and full rental gear—no skis needed. A quick winter outing for kids and adults without the long drive into the Alps. Real snow, easy access.

Celebrate the holidays at Nagoya's premier poop attraction. The Unko Museum brings full yule-log energy: “My Unko Maker,” an erupting Unko Volcano, and falling poop snow. An event that delivers exactly what it promises.