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.
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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.
Travel Nagoyan ― The Nagoya Souvenir That Locals Buy for Themselves
Part souvenir, part everyday snack — Nagoyan is the Nagoya confection that locals grew up with. What it tastes like and where to find it.
Travel Gujo Hachiman Day Trip from Nagoya: Gujo Odori, One of Japan’s Three Great Bon Dance Festivals
A 400-year-old Bon dance festival where locals and visitors dance together in the streets — and on four nights in August, it goes until dawn. A local guide to visiting Gujo Hachiman from Nagoya.
Travel Nagoya’s Famous Hojicha Shop ― You’ll Smell Before You See
Myokoen has been crafting hojicha in Nagoya since 1916. Step into an underground shopping arcade in Nagoya and the aroma finds you first. A local guide to the most iconic tea shop in the city.
Recipes Baked Matcha Cheesecake with Oreo Crust ― Rich, Creamy, and Deeply Green
A baked matcha cheesecake with an Oreo crust — rich, creamy, and deeply green. No cracks, no fuss. Just matcha, cream cheese, and a little Japanese-Western collaboration.
Travel Takeshima Island Day Trip from Nagoya: A Hidden Gem in Gamagori
A tiny sacred island just 40 minutes from Nagoya, connected to the shore by a bridge that passes under a torii gate. Free to visit, and genuinely unlike anything else in the region.
Recipes Classic Japanese Purin Recipe: Baked Custard Pudding, No Cream, No Gelatin
The classic Japanese purin — firm, milk-forward, and slightly bitter caramel. No cream, no gelatin. Just eggs, milk, and sugar. A recipe I have been making forever.
Travel Sugakiya Ramen, Nagoya: The MoMA-Selected Fork
Sugakiya is the homegrown ramen chain of Nagoya — everyday local life in a bowl, with a ramen fork picked up by the MoMA Design Store. What to order, from a local.