Events
Nagoya Christmas Market
A German-style Christmas market in Hisaya Odori Park: Glühwein, sausages, a real fir tree and imported ornaments, free to walk in for three weeks every December. Plus how to dodge the crowds.
Nagoya in English: what's on, where to go, who's doing what.
Events
A German-style Christmas market in Hisaya Odori Park: Glühwein, sausages, a real fir tree and imported ornaments, free to walk in for three weeks every December. Plus how to dodge the crowds.
Events
Four abandoned railway tunnels, a forest full of autumn maples, and a ¥100 admission fee. Kasugai's Aigi Tunnels reopen November 28–December 6, just 30 minutes from Nagoya by train.
What's on, what's new, what's worth it. Written and read by people who live here.
Events
The Road That Was a River
Two free walking tours from Inuyama follow the Kiso River's old timber and trade routes into Yaotsu. Limited places, lunch included.
Events
Five Teenagers, One Rock Band
Five teenagers, one rock band, and a set list full of surprises. Nagoya International School's TTB takes the stage at Imago Live in Imaike on November 22, from 17:00–19:00. Tickets are ¥500 plus food and drink, with only 60 available.
Events
Tokugawaen Autumn Leaves Festival
About 100 maples around a pond in central Nagoya, lit up on seven evenings. Dates, night openings, the Tale of Genji tie-in next door, and how to get there.
Day Trips
Nabana no Sato Illumination 2026–27: What’s On and When to Go
This season’s show swaps Mount Fuji for dinosaurs, the savanna and a giant waterfall. Dates, prices, the Christmas ticket rule and the easiest way there from Nagoya.
Features
THE HIVE: What Are We Missing?
The Hive is an informal invite to something unfinished where people share stories, unexpected ideas, and different perspectives.
Features
A Shift in the BUZZ
After over 30 years of publishing for Japan’s international community, Carter Witt looks back at what has changed — and asks what Nagoya Buzz should become next.
Events
LiveTribe.jp
A punk-era flashback, a modern problem, and the Nagoya-built tool fixing it. LiveTribe.jp finally makes it easy to find real shows, real bands, and real venues across the city.
Features
The Secrets Of Janken REVEALED!
Unlock the secrets of Janken (Japanese Rock-Paper-Scissors)! Learn authentic strategies, winning tactics, and essential Japanese phrases. More than just a game!
Features
The Door Is Open
A filmmaker in Nagoya unlocks his door twice a month and waits to see what happens. Three years in, it keeps working.
Neighborhoods
Osu Area Guide
A local's guide to Ōsu: temple precincts, covered arcades, secondhand shops, street food, and the pleasure of wandering without a plan.
Landmarks & Museums
Honmaru Palace
Nagoya Castle’s keep is closed, but Honmaru Palace offers something deeper: a careful reconstruction of where Tokugawa power was actually staged.
Day Trips
Climb Every Mountain! Hikes Around Central Japan
Five easy mountain escapes from Nagoya — historic Nakasendo trails, waterfalls in Kiso Valley, and summits with views across central Japan.
Features
Past Lifers!
Explore the stories of the original "gaijin" in Japan—foreign pioneers who overcame challenges, built legacies and shaped the modern expat experience.
Features
Do You Know How to Use Chopsticks?
Our very own Doug Breath dives into the ongoing conundrum - can you really use chopsticks?
Landmarks & Museums
Nagoya's Samurai Museums
Discover Nagoya's twin samurai museums: the intimate Touken World Room and the interactive Nagoya Touken World. Experience authentic swords, armor, and hands-on history!
Shopping & Markets
Discover Shunrakuzen: Nagoya's Premier Organic Supermarket
Looking for healthy, organic, and non-GMO groceries? Shunrakuzen offers a wide range of specialty items for a sustainable and balanced lifestyle.
Everything that stays true longer than a weekend.
Neighborhoods
Area guides to Nagoya neighborhoods: where to walk, eat, shop and look.
Eat & Drink
Where to eat and drink in Nagoya: restaurants, cafes, bars and local food.
Landmarks & Museums
Nagoya Castle, shrines, temples, museums and parks, explained in English.
Getting Around
Trains, subways, buses and bikes: practical help for moving around Nagoya.
Shopping & Markets
Markets, supermarkets and bargain hunting in Nagoya.
Day Trips
Easy trips out of Nagoya: nature, festivals and small towns.
The print city guide · No. 2 coming soon
The city guide you can carry: short introductions in print, the full story online by QR code. Made with the people who live here.
