Nippon Domannaka Matsuri: One of the biggest dance festivals in Japan
The Nippon Domannaka Festival (which literally means “in the middle of Japan”) (commonly known as Domatsuri) is held at the end of summer, in Nagoya. During 4 days, the city…
Contemporary dance and physical theater at the Kenchuji Temple
Last July, the production company Production han and the dance company CAKRA DANCE COMPANY staged at the Kenchuji Temple an adaptation in contemporary dance of the literary work “Silent Screams”,…
Discover the modern Japanese art of goldfish with ART AQUARIUM
After the success of the first exhibition in 2014, a new version of the work of Japanese artist Hidetomo Kimura arrives once again to Nagoya: “Art Aquarium”. Hidetomo Kimura, is a…
A “knock out” day in the World Cosplay Summit Championship 2018
Another year, 36 countries and regions compete in the World Cosplay Summit (WCS) and show their best costumes from popular characters of anime, manga and video games. Osu Cosplayers Parade The day…
Enjoy the World Cosplay Summit at Nagoya
The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) is one of the most important cosplay events around the world, held in Nagoya. Every year the best cosplayers from more than 35 countries and regions…
Grand Sumo Tournament at Nagoya
Every year Nagoya hosts the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament (Nagoya Basho), one of the six major sumo tournaments held in Japan. This Grand Sumo Tournament is held in July at the Dolphins…
Nagoya Port Festival: Celebrating the Ocean Day
Throughout the year in Nagoya City there are many festivals (matsuri). In addition to the main national festivals and festivities that are celebrated throughout the country, Nagoya has its own…
Nagoya Port: Visit one of Japan’s largest ports
Nagoya Port, located in the south part of the city of Nagoya, is one of the largest ports in Japan. It holds the first place in volume handled between all…
Atsuta Festival (Atsuta Matsuri): Floating lanterns and fireworks
The Atsuta Festival (Atsuta Matsuri or Shobu-sai) is one of the most important festivals of the Atsuta Jingu Shrine. The festival is held every June 5 and signals the arrival of…
Atsuta Jingu: Discover the sacred treasures
The Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮), also called, “Atsuta-san” or “Atsuta-sama”, is one of the most important Shinto temples in Japan. The goddess of the sun Amaterasu is venerated and the sacred…