About Nagoya
Nagoya is the heart of Japan’s business, industrial, and transportation sectors, linking east and west Japan. Today, over 2,150,000 citizens reside in the sixteen wards throughout the city, making it Japan’s 4th largest city.
Hakken! NAGOYA: Japanese Holidays and Cultural Events – Part Two
The second and final installment of Hakken! NAGOYA’s guide to Japanese holidays and cultural events
Aichi Museum of Flight
Opening in November 2017, the Aichi Museum of Flight is a new facility that commemorates and educates about Aichi Prefecture’s aircraft industry, and a great spot to watch the various aircraft that use the airport.
MRJ MUSEUM
Take a tour of the MRJ MUSEUM, and see, touch, and feel the state-of-the-art technology incorporated into the Mitsubishi Regional Jet aircraft, and get an up-close view of the assembly process
Hakken! NAGOYA: Japanese Holidays and Cultural Events – Part One
The first installment of Hakken! NAGOYA’s guide to Japanese holidays and cultural events
Maker’s Pier
Maker’s Pier at Kinjō Futō is a collection of unique shops and eateries, and several establishments offer workshops to try
Water Bus Service on the Nakagawa Canal
You can take one of the brightly colored water buses down the Nakagawa Canal to Garden Pier, or further on to Kinjo Pier, and experience another side of Nagoya
Exploring Tōgokusan
Tōgokusan (東谷山 / Mt. Tōgoku) is Nagoya’s highest mountain, and the site of several ancient burial mounds
Hakken! NAGOYA: Arimatsu
A guide to Arimatsu in Midori Ward, famous for traditional tie-dyeing and atmosphere.
Hakken! NAGOYA: Hanami
A guide to hanami, or cherry blossom viewing, with some of the best spots in and around Nagoya.
Midori Ward Tourist Guide Map now available in English
Explore Midori Ward with the new English language Midori Ward Tourist Guide Map!
Hakken! NAGOYA: School Lunch
An overview of lunch in elementary and junior high schools in Nagoya, compiled by NIC volunteers.
Chiune Sugihara’s Walk of Humanitarianism
The City of Nagoya has established a 4.5-km route in honor of former diplomat, humanitarian and childhood Nagoya resident Chiune Sugihara
Hakken! NAGOYA: Inuyama Castle and Castle Town
A guide to Inuyama Castle and the surrounding castle town, compiled by NIC volunteers.
Hakken! NAGOYA: Nagoya Meshi
Misokatsu! Kishimen! Hitsumabushi! They’re all in this primer on Nagoya cuisine, compiled by NIC volunteers.
Hakken! NAGOYA: Shogatsu
Compiled and edited by NIC volunteers, find out about Japanese New Year traditions.
Hakken! NAGOYA: Nagoya-ben
Compiled and edited by NIC volunteers, find out about Nagoya dialect, or Nagoya-ben.
Okashi no Shiro (Sweet Castle)
Located just north of Nagoya, the Okashi no Shiro is a hands-on confectionary museum set in an eye-catching 19th century all-white neo-baroque-style building. If you’re looking for an ideal personalised gift to give to a loved one for a birthday, Valentines Day, or White Day – or just have a sweet tooth – then the Okashi no-Shiro offers several workshops where you can make your own personalised confectionary.
History of Nagoya
The name Nagoya is derived from a famous manor in the 12th century called Nagono. The Nagono manor prospered until the middle of the fourteenth century and people continued to call the area “Nagono” long after it had gone. The Chinese characters used to write “Nagono” could also be read “Nagoya” which was later adopted as the city’s name.
Industrial Heritage
Nagoya and its surrounding area is the center of Japan’s industrial sector. Its solidly based production focuses on automobiles, general machinery, metal products, ceramics, and electric appliances. As economic links among nations continue to strengthen and expand, Nagoya strives to establish itself as an international production and economic center.
Local Government
Nagoya strives to provide safe and comfortable housing for the elderly and disabled. Projects like the “Silver Housing Project,” under which special residential units for the elderly are constructed, provide such housing. Nagoya encourages private ownership of homes and organizes special loans for purchasing or constructing a home.
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