9 Culture Getting to Know Kanda Shrine Gloria Ticconi Kanda Myojin is the home shrine of the Kanda Matsuri, held every two years in May.
8 Culture Matsushima Bon Festival Roger Smith Matsushima has its own version called Umi no Bon Matsuri, the Bon Festival
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Shrine hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including Nawashiroda Matsuri—an
Food Tantan Udon Sherilyn Siy tops each bowl with sweet pickled chopped onions and a dash of smoky katsuo
Culture Senzoku-Ike Marie Guirao The graves of Katsu Kaishu and his wife who wanted to be buried with a... Katsu Kaishu was commander of the Tokugawa Navy and is famous for his role
Culture Takayama Autumn Festival 2026 Oct 9th - Oct 10th The Takayama Autumn Festival (also known as Hachiman Matsuri) happens every
Food Misokatsu Yabaton Amanda Ho One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce).
Food Veggy Way Kim Bergström lunch options including the teriyaki veggie meat bowl (¥950), the soy katsu