NipponNavi blog
Stories, seasonal picks and practical advice from life and travel in Japan.
October 3, 2026
A Local's Day in Central Nagoya: Sakae, Hisaya-odori, and Osu
How a Nagoya local would spend a day downtown: Sakae, Oasis 21, the MIRAI TOWER, Hisaya-odori Park, and the Osu shopping arcade, plus what to eat along the way.
October 2, 2026
Iwasaki Castle: Nisshin's Hidden Castle (and Its Sakura Festival)
A guide to Iwasaki Castle in Nisshin, Aichi: a little history, the spring cherry blossom festival, the free museum, and how to get there from Nagoya.
October 1, 2026
Cape Irago: The End of the Atsumi Peninsula (and Why It's Worth the Trip)
A local's guide to Irago Lighthouse and Cape Irago in Aichi: how to get there by train, bus, or ferry, when to go, and what to pair it with.