by Meagan Scott The Nagoya Cultural Path is a city trail between Nagoya Castle and Tokugawaen Garden that has many smaller sightseeing spots along the way. The Futaba Museum This museum is actually the former home of Sadayakko Kawakami and Momosuke Fukuzawa. Sadayakko was a geisha and is revered as Japan’s first actress, having performed … More Culture: Nagoya Cultural Path
Tomica Expo Nagoya December 13–22 Open 10 am–4 pm (9:30 am–4 pm on Saturdays) Admission ¥1,200 (discounts are available for children of elementary school age and under) Description Tomica is the Japanese equivalent of Hot Wheels, and it’s pretty awesome. Feed your inner child with a massive exhibition of the very best toy cars Japan … More December events
by Meagan Scott This article was originally published in July 2017. Are you addicted to the white cat with the red bow? Hello Kitty is synonymous with Japan and is as popular as ever. As such, she even has her own theme park! Just outside of Tokyo, Sanrio Puroland is a small, indoor theme park … More Bask in all things Sanrio
by Meagan Scott One of the most common questions I get asked as a ‘local’ living in Japan is how to travel cheaply. We live in a foreign country after all. It is expected that we would leave the safety of our houses to explore the world outside. Here is a guide on how you … More Cheap Travel Options
by Meagan Scott Ever looking for something quick and fun to do on your day off or in the hours before your shift? After living in Nagoya for years, and exploring the surrounding cities high and low, recently an online discovery informed me of a site that is not only right in our backyard, but … More Hippest Buddha
by Meagan Scott From tallest down, we take a look at different towers across Japan and what can be done there. Tokyo Skytree Tower Coming in at a whopping 634 meters high, the Skytree takes the title of “Tallest Tower in Japan” and the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world. Completing construction and opening … More The towers of Japan
by Meagan Scott Being buried alive is a fear. Specifically my fear. It may have begun from watching too many horror movies when I was a teenager or just a fear of tight enclosed spaces. Either way it is not something that one would volunteer to do of their own free will, right? At the … More Ibusuki
by Meagan Scott Calling all Ghibli fans! While Japan may be the home to all things Ghibli, do you know how to find all things Ghibli in Japan? From the local Nagoya area to beyond, let’s take a look at the places all die-hard fans need to know about! Donguri Republic (or Acorn Republic) Donguri … More Ghibli guide
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Interested in volunteer opportunities in Chubu? If you’re looking for a more meaningful way to get involved in the area and/or your community, volunteering for various organizations may be a good way to get started. Whether you’re hoping to spend time aiding the less fortunate, helping with international communication efforts, or getting involved with performing … More Chubu volunteering and community service
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