Historical Atsuta Shrine and the Legendary Sword Chris Glenn Ranking second only to the Great Shrine of Ise, Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya City dates back 2,000 years, and houses the sacred sword,..
Culture Toyohama Sea Bream Festival Late Jul It's like a Godzilla flick! Giant Sea Bream 18m long attacking & being chased by naked men! Before you call the army, this is..
Museums The Underrated Meiji-Mura Richard Mulvihill Over 60 buildings from the Meiji Restoration have been collected from around Japan and are now displayed in a beautifully secluded..
Culture SCMAGLEV and Railway Park The SCMaglev and Railway Park is a railway museum owned by Central Japan Railway Company in Nagoya, Japan. The museum opened on 14 March 2011. The museum..
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 Belgian Beer Weekend Apr 25th - May 6th Running for over 10 years now, the Belgian Beer Weekend is actually an 11 day-long affair showcasing almost 100 different types..
Culture Aichi: The Heart of Japan Shannon Walker As a center of industry and commerce, Aichi can often be overlooked as a travel destination. However, it is well worth slowing down..
Museums Okazaki Castle Chris Glenn Okazaki Castle is the symbol of the city. Originally built in 1455 by the warrior Saigo Tsugiyori, the castle grounds are now a..