Nagoya Is More Interesting Than You Think
First Time in Japan: What Guidebooks Don't Tell You — Nagoya
Nagoya is often overlooked by international travelers.
Many visitors travel between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka without stopping to discover what Nagoya has to offer.
But after actually living in Nagoya, I discovered a city with its own food, language, habits, and personality.
This is not a conventional travel guide.
Instead of simply listing tourist attractions, I introduce Nagoya through my own experiences of living there.
Inside the book, you will discover:
• Nagoya Castle and its connection to Japanese history
• Nagoya's famous morning café culture
• Red miso and local food traditions
• Hitsumabushi
• The mysterious “ketta machine”
• The infamous “Nagoya-bashiri”
• Chubu Centrair International Airport
• Everyday cultural details ordinary guidebooks often miss
The book also includes original humorous illustrations designed to make you curious about Japan.
You may see something and wonder:
“What is that?”
Perfect.
Look it up.
Travel is not only about seeing famous places.
It is also about becoming curious about another culture.
Welcome to Nagoya.
Just don't expect a normal travel guide.
