Travel Arimatsu: A Half-Day in Nagoya’s Old Shibori Town
Arimatsu: an Edo-era town 30 minutes from Nagoya Station, where shibori tie-dye has been made for 400 years. Old streets, hands-on workshops and two festivals.
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Travel Himakajima: An Octopus Island Day Trip from Nagoya
A local guide to Himakajima, the octopus island under 2 hours from Nagoya. How to get there by train and boat, what to eat, beaches, and day trip tips.
Travel How Many Days in Nagoya? A Local’s 2–3 Day Itinerary
How many days do you need in Nagoya? A local shares a DIY 2-3 day itinerary — free cafe breakfasts, hitsumabushi, and easy day trips.
Travel Where to Eat Hitsumabushi in Nagoya: A Local’s Restaurant Guide
Hitsumabushi is grilled eel served three ways, a Nagoya specialty. A local shares where to eat it — Atsuta Horaiken and Unafuji — plus queue tips and how the dish began.
Travel Inuyama Fireworks 2026: 10 Nights with a National Treasure Castle
Ten nights of summer fireworks with National Treasure Inuyama Castle lit up behind them, just 30 minutes from Nagoya. A local guide with dates, access, and tips.
Life Unagi Day 2026: Doyo no Ushi no Hi, Japan’s Summer Eel Tradition
Doyo no Ushi no Hi — the Japanese midsummer eel day — falls on July 26 in 2026. Why Japan eats unagi to beat the heat, from an Edo-era marketing tale to today.
Travel Kakuozan Nittaiji Fair: A Monthly Temple Market in Nagoya
Every 21st, the path to Kakuozan Nittaiji in Nagoya fills with around 100 stalls — fresh veg, street food, and antiques. A local morning fair where regulars actually shop, not a tourist market.
Travel Shirakawa-go from Nagoya: Access, Tips & Day Trip Guide
A relaxed guide to visiting Shirakawa-go from Nagoya — how to get there by bus, train, or car, when to go, and what to see in this UNESCO village of thatched farmhouses.
Travel Tokoname Day Trip from Nagoya: Lucky Cat Street & Pottery Footpath
Just 30 minutes by train from Nagoya: Lucky Cat Street, the Pottery Footpath, and 1,000 years of ceramic history in Tokoname. A relaxed day-trip guide from a local.
Life Nagoya Dialect: 4 Local Words to Try on Your Trip (Dera, Umyaa…)
Overhearing strong Nagoya dialect at a local Komeda inspired this mini lesson: dera, umyaa, ebi-furyaa and more, with simple examples to try on your trip.
Recipes Hojicha Jelly Recipe — A Light Japanese Summer Dessert
A simple hojicha jelly recipe that lets the deep, toasty flavor of roasted green tea shine. Easy to make with just a few ingredients — light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
Recipes Easy Hojicha Latte Recipe — Iced or Hot, Made at Home
Make a hojicha latte at home in just 10 minutes — no special equipment needed. Brewed hojicha, milk, and ice. Simple, cozy, and café-quality.