The Traditional Japanese Kite Crafting In Nagoya
Japanese craft kites are the most spectacular in the world, appreciated both for their aesthetic value, and for their value as traditional toys. They have many different styles and types…
7 Best Spots for Hydrangeas Viewing in Aichi
Hydrangea is a flower with a long history and tradition in Japan. Because of their beauty and special significance, hydrangea flowers are adored by the Japanese people in the same…
Arimatsu: 400 years of tie-dye tradition
The town of Arimatsu is located about 20 minutes by train from the center of Nagoya, in the Midori-ku district. During the Edo Period the Tokaido route passed through the…
5 Great locations to enjoy Wisteria Flowers in Aichi
Spring in Japan is not only about the sakura, there are many beautiful and colorful flowers, and one of them is the wisteria flower (藤 Fuji). The wisteria or Japanese…
Exploring LEGOLAND® Japan Resort in Nagoya
Japan has not only the tourist attraction of its rich culture, history and tradition, but also has several theme parks. And Aichi prefecture has several of these parks. One of…
Meigiren: Meet the Nagoya’s geishas and maikos
The world of geishas (芸者) called Karyūkai (花柳界), which translates as “the world of flowers and willows”, is a world of secrecy and exclusivity. Since its inception the figure of…
15 Best Cherry Blossom Spots in Aichi
With the arrival of spring, all of Japan is dyed in pink. This is because at the end of March cherry blossoms bloom (桜 Sakura). You can see the cherry…
Kawabun: The oldest Japanese restaurant in Nagoya
Nagoya is relatively a young city (if you compare it with Kyoto), but it hides places with a long history and tradition, which even the residents themselves are completely unaware…
Top 7 Spots to see Plum Blossoms in Aichi
One of the first and most exciting signs of spring in Japan is flower blossoming. The cherry blossom or sakura blossom (桜) is the best known flower of Japan during…
Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri: A naked man festival
Every year in February, in the old Owari Okunitama Jinja Shrine (尾張大国霊神社), also called Konomiya Jinja Shrine (国府宮神社), one of the most unique and “lucky” festivals in all of Japan…