Ichimasa Miso Ramen: Japan’s Miso Ramen
If you like Ramen you may now that you can have it with different types of soups. And that the soup is as important as the noodles. Soy sauce (shoyu),…
Shinshin Tei: Eating Buddhist food in Kakuozan
A few minutes walk from the Kakuozan subway station and very close to the Kakuozan Apartment, Shinshin Tei (心々亭茶寮) is small restaurant that serves Buddhist food Shojin Ryori. Shojin Ryori is considered a fully medicinal…
Owl Cafe Watadoll: Now the owls closer than ever
In April 2017, the Owl Cafe Watadoll opened, a owls and exotic animals cafe. Located near Osu shopping district, Watadoll Cafe offers a truly interesting and unique experience. It was…
Kakuozan Nittaiji Temple: Where the Buddha’s ashes lie
The Nittaiji temple is a Buddhist temple located about 7 km east to Nagoya station. It is a unique temple because it does not belong to any religious sects of Buddhism,…
Kakuozan: A stroll around the retro-style shopping district
Kakuozan is known as the contemporary and artistic side of Nagoya City. This area spreads all the way to the Nittaiji temple, which enshrines the ashes of the Buddha bestowed by the king…
Toganji Temple: Meet the Great “Green” Budha
Close to the Motoyama subway station (Nagoya) you will find this little temple hidden from the eyes of passersby. Despite being right in the middle of the city, the temple…
Arakogawa Park: A hidden gem
Located in Nagoya City (Nakagawa district), Arakogawa Park is without a doubt one of the most beautiful parks to visit during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossom…
A photogenic lunch at ni:no (Nino) Cafe
At 400 meters from the Tokoname train station, and right next to Tokoname Ceramic Hall, I discovered ni: no (Nino) Cafe. They serve a delicious lunch menu with one drink…
Tokoname: A small pottery town
Tokoname, a City only a 10 minutes by train from the airport. If you are entering or leaving Japan through Chubu Nagoya International Airport, I highly recommend a stopover in this…
Osu Kannon Temple: Japan’s rich history inside
Osu Kannon, Nagoya’s Naka distict, downtown of Nagoya, hides a rich historical culture inside. A perfect place for get lost between the ancient history and the spiritual atmosphere.Must-stop spot before entering…