Festivals Okazaki Yoimairi 2025 Early - Late Dec Winter is a special time in Okazaki as the city gears up to celebrate the birthday of its most famous historical figure, Tokugawa..
Culture Osu Kannon Temple The temple Kitanosan Shinpuku-ji Hosho-in in Nagoya, Aichi, is commonly known as Osu Kannon. The temple was originally built in 1333 in Gifu Prefecture,..
14 Culture Shirakawa Park Todd Wojnowski Central Nagoya Park with museums, artwork, and beautiful landscaping
Culture Toyota Plant Tour José Manuel Zardain Visiting a Toyota plant is an extremely interesting experience. One can not only learn about the company's lean philosophy but..
Culture Toyohashi Minato City Marathon 2025 Sunday - Nov 2nd Looking for an approachable end-of-year race to cap off your running goals? The Toyohashi Minato City Marathon offers just that,..
Temples & Shrines Osu Kannon Temple Todd Wojnowski Osu Kannon is a large, famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya. With deep history and religious importance, it's a great place to visit...
Culture Tagata Shrine Tagata Shrine, located in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, is famous for its fertility festival every March 15. Each year, a newly carved wooden phallus..
Culture Inuyama Castle 5 (1Review) Inuyama Castle is the oldest of twelve originally preserved castles in Japan (ie castles that have survived intact natural disasters and wars since the..
