Matcha sweets that you must try in Nishio
Tea culture is found everywhere in Nishio. Matcha is very popular, not only as a drink, but also for sweets. You can find a lot of sweets with matcha flavor in Nishio. Tea…
Sakushima: Discover the famous Aichi’s Island of art
Sakushima, also known as “the island of the winds”, is one of the 3 islands located in the Mikawa Bay, which together with Himakajima and Shinojima form the Aichi Archipelago.…
Cafe Tsuzuki: Serving the Japan’s highest cafe au lait
Located on the second floor of the Tsuzuki building in Nakamura district of Nagoya, Cafe Tsuzuki serves “Japan’s highest cafe au lait.” Yes, as you hear it, and here they…
Ichimasa Miso Ramen: Japan’s Miso Ramen
If you like Ramen you may now that you can have it with different types of soups. And that the soup is as important as the noodles. Soy sauce (shoyu),…
Owl Cafe Watadoll: Now the owls closer than ever
In April 2017, the Owl Cafe Watadoll opened, a owls and exotic animals cafe. Located near Osu shopping district, Watadoll Cafe offers a truly interesting and unique experience. It was…
Kakuozan Nittaiji Temple: Where the Buddha’s ashes lie
The Nittaiji temple is a Buddhist temple located about 7 km east to Nagoya station. It is a unique temple because it does not belong to any religious sects of Buddhism,…
Kakuozan: A stroll around the retro-style shopping district
Kakuozan is known as the contemporary and artistic side of Nagoya City. This area spreads all the way to the Nittaiji temple, which enshrines the ashes of the Buddha bestowed by the king…
Toganji Temple: Meet the Great “Green” Budha
Close to the Motoyama subway station (Nagoya) you will find this little temple hidden from the eyes of passersby. Despite being right in the middle of the city, the temple…
Arakogawa Park: A hidden gem
Located in Nagoya City (Nakagawa district), Arakogawa Park is without a doubt one of the most beautiful parks to visit during the cherry blossom season. The cherry blossom…
A photogenic lunch at ni:no (Nino) Cafe
At 400 meters from the Tokoname train station, and right next to Tokoname Ceramic Hall, I discovered ni: no (Nino) Cafe. They serve a delicious lunch menu with one drink…