it is easy to understand why Nagoya is known as “the Heart of Japan.” This castle city attracted samurai and craftsmen alike and, later, wealthy merchants and innovative leaders of industry. Today, Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest cities and has cemented itself as Japan’s center of ind...
Nagoya is often considered a great hub for visitors who wish to see areas like the Kiso Valley, Takayama, Ise Bay and Kyoto. Trips to these popular destinations would only take an hour’s trip thanks to the efficient train network in the city and its surrounding areas. If you wish to st...
A few ninja-themedrestaurantsand cafes can be found in Japan. They typically come with waiters and waitresses dressed as ninja and dishes presented in ninja-related ways. The most famous "Ninja Tokyo" restaurant is located a short walk fromTokyo Station. Tours and activities Several travel compan...
There are many places across the country where you can find delicious eel dishes, but nothing can top Nagoya’s the signature dish Hitsumabushi. If you want to learn about “Nagoya Meshi,” or the signature dishes of Nagoya city (like Miso Katsu, Miso Nikomi Udon, Kishimen, Tenmusu) and...
This historical area is a great place to stop by when traveling between Nagoya and Matsumoto, being about an hour and a half from both! Another great sight where you can make great use of time to travel and sightsee or to just do a day trip from either Nagoya or Matsumoto. During the...
Japan’s smaller cities have lots to offer as well. Osaka has some of the country’s most outstanding food (and in Japan, that’s saying a lot) and is very modern, lively and fun. Nagoya and Kyoto are, respectively, the country’s automobile manufacturing hub (with a couple of fascinat...
And while it’s hard to prioritize a visit to Nagoya over other more “interesting” Japanese destinations, the city makes for a superb base to explore the surrounding region including Shirakawa-go, Ise Island, and the Kiso Valley. Not sure how to start planning your trip to Nagoya?Here ar...
World War, it was later rebuilt in 1959. On the south side of where Nagoya Castle once existed, the city of Nagoya is investing 15 billion yen in restoration work of Honmaru Palace, home of the feudal lords. Partial construction completed in May 2013, and it is now open to the public...
Kumiko OgawaDepartment of Pathology, Nagoya, City University, Medical School, Nagoya.Hatsumi NaitoDepartment of Pathology, Nagoya, City University, Medical School, Nagoya.Witaya ThamavitDepartment of Pathobiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bang‐kok, Thailand.Watcharabhong Bhudhisawat...
As Japan’s third largest city, Osaka has several huge stations includingShin-Osaka Stationon the Tokaido Shinkansen line running to Kyoto, Nagoya and onto Tokyo. A thriving city, Osaka is all about having a good time boasting some of Japan’s best food, shopping and nightlife. Though it ...