What's Going On Nagoya? Mar. 4

This week, we’re going BIG—and we mean really big. We’re diving into the legendary Hōnen Matsuri, where, let’s just say, size definitely matters. Ever wondered how they make that impossibly realistic plastic food in restaurant windows? We’ve got the inside scoop. Plus, we’re mapping out the best places to hanami (party) in Nagoya. And finally, we uncover the futuristic tech the Nagoya Police are deploying just in time for spring!

Honen Matsuri | Mar. 15

Honen Matsuri | Mar. 15

At Japan's Honen Matsuri, size definitely matters: hundreds gather in a sleepy Nagoya suburb to witness a 600-pound wooden phallus parade through town. Come for the agricultural fertility symbolism, stay for the phallic lollipops and lucky testicle-rubbing rituals.

Hard Wood, Sacred Tradition

The Art of Japanese Fake Food

The Art of Japanese Fake Food

From wax omelet to plastic paradise: Discover how Japan's fake food industry was born, then try your hand at crafting tempura that never gets soggy at Gujo's Sample Village Iwasaki workshop.

From Wax to Wonder: Japan's Fake Food Legacy

Pretty in Pink!

Pretty in Pink!

As spring approaches, Nagoya braces itself for the annual spectacle/bloodletting of Hanami, the cherry blossom viewing season. But behind the picturesque façade lies a tale of pink-fueled revelry and strategic planning worthy of its own epic saga.

Pink Chaos Awaits You!

Nagoya police are cracking down on crime!

Nagoya police are cracking down on crime!

Nagoya police unveil their mysterious new vehicle, complete with "ear-drum piercing brakes" and onigiri storage. Local jaywalkers beware!

Tremble, Umbrella Thieves!

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