What's Going On? March 18

Stripping down for a shrine. Board a space train on Friday. Head to the rooftop for a party. Get copies of our free print guide!

A Frenchman in Fundoshi

Nicolas Violé showed up at Konomiya Shrine the day before the festival and asked if he could join. They said yes. The next morning: 10,000 strangers, one bucket of ice water in the face, and the biggest mosh pit of his life.

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Matsumoto Opens Friday

The first major posthumous retrospective of Leiji Matsumoto opens this Friday at Nagoya City Art Museum. Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock, 300+ original works — running through June 7.

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Rooftop Party Returns

Small World's International Rooftop Party is back at Slow Art Center Sakae on April 4. DJs, drinks, a genuinely mixed crowd. ¥2,000 entry, ¥5,000 all-you-can-drink. No tickets, no registration — just show up.

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Our Free Print Guide

Nagoya Buzz Quarterly drops in April — a free, compact English-language guide to life in Nagoya. If you run a business, clinic, hotel, or anywhere English speakers pass through, you can request a free bundle.

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Find Live Music in Nagoya

Nagoya Buzz now partners with LiveTribe​.jp to bring you up-to-date live music listings. Browse shows by date and venue — no signup required. Find tonight's gigs or plan your week.

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