The centrally located city of Nagoya has a long history and a deep culture that is often overlooked by the rest of the country, let alone the rest of the world. There’s a joke that goes “All travelers within Japan go to Nagoya! The Bullet Train stops there for a whole two minutes on it&r..
Nagoya TV Tower is not the only place to observe the city. Indeed, in Nagoya Station on the 51st floor of one of the JR Towers, you can find Café Du Ciel, a small café-restaurant with a great view of the city. In this place you can obs..
On a visit to Toyohashi one day, I set out looking for somewhere to have lunch, but I didn't get far from the station before the options thinned out considerably. Then on a main road I found Aux Crieurs de Vin, which sounded like more fancy a pla..
When venturing into a Japanese supermarket or bakery, you may feel disappointed by the selection of bread and pastries they have on offer. However, not all bakeries are created equal: Maison Kayser offers a wide selection of freshly made breads,..
The impressive building of HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya-Sakae boasts 270 guestrooms and towers above other buildings as one of Nagoya's largest hotels. Beyond the sliding doors of the entrance lies a spacious reception area with smartly dressed st..
“For the two of us, home isn’t a place. It’s a person. And we are home.” I guess it’s not exaggerating to quote this sentence to describe how delighted I was to get stranded in Nagoya Travellers Hostel, a heartwarming..
As Japan becomes one of the world's most popular destinations, Nagoya is also establishing itself as one of the must-see places in the country. Besides its unique history and culture, Nagoya also appeals as the cradle of many industries: automobi..
Every Ghibli fans' dream come true, the house that Satsuki and Mei lived in, as seen in the popular animation film "My Neighbour Totoro", can be visited in real life! The house is completely true to the one in the animation, down to eve..
Toyota is not only famous for its cars. The company’s lean and optimisation standards created a new industrial philosophy. Companies would later integrate them into their own organizations to improve processes, final products and customers'..
If you are a car lover, the Toyota museum will make you smile. Located at Toyota City, very close to Nagoya (Aichi’s prefectural capital), the museum guarantees its visitors a very rewarding experience. The showroom with the latest models from ..
