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  Travel Around to Nagoya's Shrines

  Japanese families have traditionally had a kamidana, or household Shinto altar, in their homes. Changes in lifestyles, such as the trend toward living in apartments, have led to the disappearance of these altars from many homes. However, when you venture outside, you will find many such shrines. We hope that you, coming from various parts of the world, will encounter deities in Nagoya, who alwa…

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  Kid Friendly Nagoya (Or; How to Keep The Parents Sane & Happy)

  Traveling with kids always comes with risks. They can only take in so many temples and gardens and shrines before they are overcome with what could be described as “history and culture overload”. To prevent meltdowns on their behalf and yours, here are a few ideas when visiting Nagoya City and surrounding areas,… (ideas that can also be dangled like carrots and used to keep the kids in line at ce…

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  Give It a Try! Nagoya's Safe, Delicious, and Thirst-Quenching Tap Water

  Nagoya's tap water is produced by purifying water drawn from the Kiso River, which is known for its excellent water quality. To ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, Nagoya City conducts water quality tests on a total of 112 parameters. In addition to the 52 parameters required under Japan's Water Supply Act, the city has established 60 additional testing parameters of its own. T…

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  The story of Japan’s financial powerhouse, Nagoya, and the art of manufacturing

  The story of Nagoya is one of innovation. During the Sengoku, or Warring States period, the region’s samurai were among the most ingenious and daring, creating advanced weaponry, armor, castles and tactics. During the peaceful feudal period, the lords of Nagoya maintained that innovative spirit, encouraging the arts, crafts and manufacturing among the populace. Following the collapse of the Shog…

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  Photogenic Nagoya

  For many years the powers that be painted Nagoya in a somewhat unfavorable light. Nagoya was portrayed simply as an industrial region, bereft of much of beauty or interest. While it is true that the art of manufacturing was perfected in Nagoya and Aichi Prefecture, and as such, has become the financially strongest region in Japan, it also provides a wide range of scenes unknown to the average tou…

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  New Year Fun in Nagoya Special Feature 2024–2025

  Ring the New Year as you strike a traditional Buddhist temple bell and take to the flock of many making their first visits of the year to shrines, temples, and events during Japan's New Year season. Experience the Japanese New Year in Nagoya with family and those closest to you. Last subway trains for New Year's Eve Transportation Bureau, City of Nagoya year-end/new year bus and subway inform…

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  Spring Is in the Air: 2026 Nagoya Flower Viewing Special Feature

  The city of Nagoya is full of famous spots boasting a myriad of cherry blossoms—from those with early bloomers and blossoms blooming in a relay of succession to those counted among Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossoms Spots. Walk along paths lined with flowering cherry trees, capture the beauty with your camera, and just plain enjoy the spectacular scenery which comes but once every spring. Check out…

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  Enjoy beer gardens in Nagoya this summer! Beer Garden Special 2026

  We’ve carefully selected beer gardens where you can enjoy Nagoya’s hot and humid summer. Our staff, who know Nagoya inside and out, introduce their recommended beer gardens! *Please note that event details may be subject to change. Be sure to check the official website in advance.