Enjoy the World Cosplay Summit at Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is one of the most important cosplay events around the world, held in Nagoya. Every year the best cosplayers from more than 35 countries and regions…
Visiting a sumo stable: How sumo wrestlers are training
During the 15 days that it takes the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, the sumo wrestlers (rikishi) train daily from very early hours in the sumo houses or “stables”. In Aichi I…
Grand Sumo Tournament at Nagoya
Every year Nagoya hosts the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament (Nagoya Basho), one of the six major sumo tournaments held in Japan. This Grand Sumo Tournament is held in July at the Dolphins…
Nagoya Port Festival: Celebrating the Ocean Day
Throughout the year in Nagoya City there are many festivals (matsuri). In addition to the main national festivals and festivities that are celebrated throughout the country, Nagoya has its own…
Nagoya Port: Visit one of Japan’s largest ports
Nagoya Port, located in the south part of the city of Nagoya, is one of the largest ports in Japan. It holds the first place in volume handled between all…
Atsuta Festival (Atsuta Matsuri): Floating lanterns and fireworks
The Atsuta Festival (Atsuta Matsuri or Shobu-sai) is one of the most important festivals of the Atsuta Jingu Shrine. The festival is held every June 5 and signals the arrival of…
Atsuta Jingu: Discover the sacred treasures
The Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), also called, “Atsuta-san” or “Atsuta-sama”, is one of the most important Shinto temples in Japan. The goddess of the sun Amaterasu is venerated and the sacred…
Aki’s Home Visit: Trying a Yukata Dress-up Experience in Kasugai
In the summer season one of the unique experiences you can try when you are in Japan, is to wear a yukata. The yukata is the summer version of the kimono. It’s…
Daiichi Art Museum:The beauty & light of the Art Nouveau
Not far from the center of Nagoya City, in a rather discreet building, is located Daiichi Art Museum. This museum houses a very good collection of two periods of the…
Shirotori Garden: One of the wonders of Japanese gardening
Sometimes you need a little break from the city, a place with fresh air, a place for meditation and relaxation. Shirotori Garden is a traditional Japanese garden, an oasis of…