COVID-19 What is the current situation in Japan and Aichi?
Since the lifting of the State of Emergency nationwide on May 25, life in Japan is slowly returning to a “new normal.” Tokyo, one of the last communities most affected…
All you need to know about Nagoya Festival (名古屋祭)
The Nagoya Festival, which takes place in mid-October, is one of the largest autumn festivals in Nagoya. The entire city is filled with festive air, celebrating its history, past and…
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…
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…
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…