The tradition of celebrating New Year’s Eve and the customs around it vary wildly throughout the world, from culture to culture, and even family to family. For my Venezuelan friend, her family has adopted a variation of the Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight. For my Filipino classmate, her family buys and eats … More New Year, Who Dis?
by Nayan Dave Those knowledgeable in Japanese culture are typically familiar with the popular chess variant Shogi. But how much do they actually know about it? Shogi is a strategy-based board game and, although the origin of it is unknown, the majority believe it evolved from Xianqi (Chinese chess), when it was delivered by an … More Shogi
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
Sailor Moon Cafe 2019 Girls’ Night Out Oct 10–Nov 24 Open 11:10 pm–8:40 pm Admission ¥650/person for reservations. Description Calling all Sailor Scouts for a night out! A new pop-up cafe is open and serving food based off the popular anime series Sailor Moon. Enjoy food, drinks, and desserts all themed after the show as … More November events
Gekikara Gourmet Festival October 2–6 Open 11:00 am–9:00 pm Admission Free Description Continuing on from September. Purportedly based on a concept of food that is “super spicy but super good!”, this festival is ostensibly a celebration of food that’s not for the light of heart. If spicy food is your thing, head on down and … More October events
Wired Music Festival September 7–8 Open 11:00 am–9:00 pm Admission ¥12,000+ Description This EDM festival boasts the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Kygo, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Blackpink, Bad Hop, and many more. Link https://wiredmusicfestival.jp/wmf2019/artist/ Access From Nagoya Station you can reach Chubu Central Airport in around 30 minutes by taking the Meitetsu Mu-Sky Limited … More September events
Gujō Odori Festival Now–September 7 Open Dates and times vary throughout the period. Check their website below for more information. Admission Free Description This festival starts on July 13 and runs through August, finishing on September 7. The dancing usually takes place between 8 pm–10:30 pm. However, between August 13 and 16 the dancing lasts … More August events
by Nayan Dave and Meagan Scott Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival July 15 Open 12:30 pm–8:30 pm with firework display running from 7:30 pm–8:20 pm Admission Free Description Go and see a spectacular fireworks show at Nagoya Port. This festival uses around 3,000 fireworks, as well as offering other events and stalls on the day. Link … More July events
Thai Festival 2019, Hisaya-ōdōri June 1–2 Open 10 am–8 pm Admission Free Description Enjoy two days of stage performances including Muay Thai boxing, traditional dancing, and yoga. Food stalls and special Thai products will be available for purchase as well. Link http://www.thaifestival-nagoya.jp/index.html Access The park is a short 2-minute walk from YabachōStation on the Meijōubway … More Upcoming! June events
Wisteria Festival, Owari Tsushima Until May 5 Open The park is open twenty-four hours. Wisteria illumination until 9 pm. Admission Free Description Every year the lilac curtains of the wisteria bloom in Tennōgawa Park, attracting visitors from far and wide. The festival will run until early May. Link http://tsushima-kankou.com/matsuri/fujimatsuri Access From Nagoya Station, take … More Upcoming! May events
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