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The NAGOYA BUZZ 6 | 10

Tsuruma Park Jazz Fest, Black Women in Japan Conference, Much Ado About Nothing at Chikusa Playhouse, and Toyohashi’s summer Beer Tram.

7h ago·2 min read·282 words

The Toyohashi Beer Tram!

Toyohashi's Beer Tram is back for 2026! — Enjoy quaffing a few beers while rolling through Toyohashi in a specially decorated streetcar. Here's everything you need to know

11h ago·5 min read·923 words

The Nagoya Buzz | June 2

Your guide to a PACKED Week in Nagoya

Jun 1·2 min read·284 words

The Door Is Open

A filmmaker in Nagoya unlocks his door twice a month and waits to see what happens. Three years in, it keeps working.

May 30·8 min read·1496 words

SAKAE SP-RING | June 6 - 7, 2026

SAKAE SP-RING turns 20 this year, bringing hundreds of artists to 18 venues across Sakae and Shin-Sakae. Here’s how the wristband system works, where to exchange tickets, and a few acts worth catching…

May 30·5 min read·927 words

Special Weekend Update!

NAGOYA BUZZ brings you a special Weekend Update! May ends with a big finale while June is coming locked and loaded!

May 22·2 min read·255 words

Chubu Charity Walkathon - Sun. May 24 at Meijo Koen

The 35th Chubu Walkathon returns to Meijo Park on Sunday, May 24, with food stalls, live music, raffles, games, kids’ activities, and a community walk supporting charities across the Chubu region. Sin…

May 22·6 min read·1186 words

Meet The Ramones | May 23

Four Japanese tribute bands mark 50 years of the Ramones’ debut album with a short, loud night at Rock Bar UK in Meito-ku.

May 21·6 min read·1111 words

The Nagoya Buzz | May 12

The psychology behind Rock-paper-scissors, A 90s Nagoya band reunites to rise their pints to their documentary, falafel-fueled coding, and Japan's second-holiest shrine explained.

May 11·1 min read·29 words

Falafel, Robots, and Vibe Coding

Nagoya.Tech presents a night of vibe coding, falafels,and robots May 23 at Star Robox

May 11·3 min read·525 words

Nagoya's Tebasaki Summit | June 5 ~ 7

The annual Tebasaki Summit returns to Hisaya-Odori Park with 20 wing shops, public voting, Hall of Fame stalls, and three days of endless chicken wings and beer.

May 11·1 min read·35 words

The Land of the Rising Pints

A new documentary revisits The Rising Pints — the Irish folk-rock band that grew out of Nagoya's 1990s pub and live music scene — and the community that formed around it.

May 4·1 min read·37 words

What's Going On ? April 28

Abandoned railway tunnels, a Fushimi art workshop, Wakamiya Festival, and how police are preparing for Golden Week and May.

Apr 27·1 min read·25 words

Much Ado About Nagoya

Aya Kawakami on the June production of Much Ado About Nothing, 1990s Nagoya, and the community she's putting on stage.

Apr 24·1 min read·24 words

Art For Relaxation | May 5

A relaxing Golden Week workshop in Fushimi with guided art-making, reflective coaching, dessert, and a drink at Second Home Cafe.

Apr 24·1 min read·26 words

Green Light, Old Brick: Kasugai's Spring Tunnel Walk

A one-coin spring walk through Kasugai's abandoned Aigi railway tunnels — red-brick arches, damp air, fresh maple leaves, and a half-day escape just 30 minutes from Nagoya. Everything you need to know…

Apr 23·1 min read·57 words

What's Going On? April 23

Lots going on as we head into Golden Week. Enjoy!

Apr 22·1 min read·15 words

Yurumaru Wellness Event April 29

A one-day wellness event in a Tenpaku karate dojo with yoga, integrative health sessions, food stalls, and music.

Apr 22·1 min read·23 words

Heiwa Park

In eastern Nagoya, Heiwa Park offers long lawns, cherry trees, pond walks, wooded paths, and a calmer kind of city park experience for friends, families, and kids who want to run.

Apr 14·1 min read·33 words

Honmaru Palace

Nagoya Castle’s keep is closed, but Honmaru Palace offers something deeper: a careful reconstruction of where Tokugawa power was actually staged.

Apr 12·1 min read·23 words

What's Going On? April 9

Jamaica in Sakae this Sunday. Prehistoric collapse at the Science Museum. Warriors and cats in ukiyo-e. Plus: the neighborhood where getting lost is the whole point.

Apr 8·1 min read·31 words

The Jamaica Festival Sunday April 12, 2026

Jamaica Festival Reggae & Cuisine returns to Nagoya on April 12 with free live music, Jamaican food, and an all-day street festival atmosphere.

Apr 8·1 min read·30 words

Kuniyoshi: Eccentric Ukiyo-e

A major Kuniyoshi exhibition in Nagoya brings together warrior prints, comic invention, and the artist’s famously strange and affectionate cats.

Apr 8·1 min read·23 words

Nagoya's Classic Car Gathering 3 | 20

Classic cars gather at Tokugawa-en before a parade-style drive through Nagoya in the 2026 Gulf's The Tokugawa Run.

Mar 18·1 min read·25 words

What's Going On? March 18

A reader report from the "Naked Man Festival", a major Leiji Matsumoto retrospective, a springtime party on a roof, and announcing the Nagoya Buzz Quarterly City Guide

Mar 17·1 min read·32 words

Nagoya Buzz Quarterly

The first print edition of Nagoya Buzz Quarterly drops April 2026 — a free English-language guide to life in Nagoya. If you run a business, clinic, school, hotel, restaurant, or any space where Englis…

Mar 17·1 min read·45 words

The International Rooftop Party 4 | 4

Small World’s rooftop party returns to central Sakae on April 4, bringing DJs, drinks, and a mixed Nagoya crowd back above the city.

Mar 17·1 min read·30 words

Getting "Naked" at the Hadaka Matsuri

A French traveler asks a simple question at Konomiya Shrine—and ends up joining one of Japan’s most intense festivals.

Mar 13·1 min read·25 words

The Nagoya Buzz For March 12

White Day returns, St. Patrick’s Day heads to Ōsu, a call for 90s Nagoya expat memories, and several day hikes within easy reach of the city.

Mar 11·1 min read·32 words

Memories of 90s Nagoya

Theatre Iridescence is preparing a 90s-set production of Much Ado About Nothing is collecting photos and stories from expats who lived in Japan 1995–2005.

Mar 11·1 min read·28 words

St. Patrick’s Day in Ōsukannon 3 | 21

Green hats, fiddles, and a parade through Ōsu’s arcades—followed by a live music night at Brazil Coffee in Kanayama.

Mar 11·1 min read·27 words

White Day Revenge

White Day’s return-gift ritual grew from a confectionery meeting in Nagoya. The result: a nationwide custom built on obligation, reciprocity, and chocolate.

Mar 10·1 min read·25 words

What's Going On Nagoya? February 25

DJs in an indoor garden, a 600-pound Shinto phallus, your AI agents going rogue, and 25 years of HOPE. Party Among the Plants A glass-roofed atrium, house music at conversation v…

Feb 24·1 min read·83 words

Party Among The Plants at Nagoya Lounge Party

Nagoya Lounge Party returns to Flarie’s Crystal Court with house and lounge DJs, botanical surroundings, and music at conversation level.

Feb 24·1 min read·28 words

HOPE Dinner in Nagoya

HOPE’s annual charity dinner returns to the Hilton Nagoya, marking 25 years since the organization began here.

Feb 20·1 min read·21 words

How to Vote From Japan in the 2026 Midterms

Americans living in Japan can vote in the 2026 midterms. How overseas ballots work, why they matter, and where to start.

Feb 19·1 min read·30 words

What's Going On Nagoya? Feb. 17

This week: bonfires at Higashi Betsuin, 12 international schools at Station Ai, Broadway night in Sakae, and the expat pioneers who came before us.

Feb 16·1 min read·30 words

Theater Kids Night Out

A musical theater variety night in Sakae with open mic, drag performances, trivia, and Broadway numbers at Second Home.

Feb 15·1 min read·23 words

International School Fair

Twelve Tokai international schools gather at Station Ai for a one-day fair. Compare programs, meet staff, and hear from parents in one place.

Feb 15·1 min read·26 words

Bonfires at Ohigashi

Fire pits, 100+ vendors, and outdoor culture inside Higashi Betsuin Temple. A winter gathering in central Nagoya, Feb 21–22.

Feb 14·1 min read·22 words

What's Going On? February 10

Peak oyster season, the Konomiya Naked Festival, Nagoya.Tech at STAR ROBOX, and cult ’80s–’90s Japanese cars at Toyota’s museum.

Feb 9·1 min read·24 words

Oyster Season in Nagoya

February through March is peak oyster season in Nagoya. A grounded guide to where to eat oysters now, from casual bars to quieter wine-focused rooms.

Feb 8·1 min read·29 words

Nagoya.Tech Open Mic at STAR ROBOX | Feb 28

Nagoya.Tech’s open mic is back again at STAR ROBOX near Horita Station on Feb 28. Short talks, builders’ crowd, free entry, optional ¥3,000 wine.

Feb 5·1 min read·33 words

Japanese Cars from the ’80s and ’90s at the Toyota Automobile Museum

A special exhibition at Toyota Automobile Museum explores Japanese cars from the 1980s and ’90s, tracing design, performance, and global appeal.

Feb 4·1 min read·33 words

What's Going On Nagoya? Feb. 3

Rotating ramen stalls, hotel rooms full of art, Super Bowl Monday at Shooters, and a clear-eyed guide to giri choco season.

Feb 2·1 min read·27 words

Super Bowl Monday in Nagoya: Shooters’ Annual Tradition | Feb 9

Super Bowl LX Monday in Japan means an 8:30am kickoff. Shooters opens 7:30am for the live broadcast, breakfast buffet, soft drinks, and a chili cook-off.

Feb 2·1 min read·36 words

A Girl's Guide to Giri Choco

Giri choco looks like candy, but it’s office math: who gets what, what it signals, and what (if anything) comes back on White Day.

Feb 1·1 min read·30 words

Nagoya Ramen Festival | Feb 3 - 23

Cold February days call for hot broth. Nagoya’s annual ramen festival brings rotating shops from across Japan to Hisaya Odori Park.

Feb 1·1 min read·29 words

Konomiya "Naked" Festival | Mar. 1

Experience the Konomiya "Naked" Festival on Mar. 1, where men in traditional loincloths brave the cold as they battle to reach a sacred man in this ancient Japanese purification ritual.

Jan 28·1 min read·36 words

What's Going On Nagoya? Jan. 27

Setsubun at Osu Kannon, sixteen live houses firing at once, a dependable Friday night crowd, and Nagoya’s best chicken wings.

Jan 26·1 min read·26 words

Nabana no Sato Winter Illumination: What to Expect, When to Go

Japan’s most famous winter illumination, explained clearly—best timing, crowd reality, access from Nagoya, and what makes Nabana no Sato worth the trip.

Jan 9·1 min read·33 words

Van Gogh’s Family Collection at Aichi Prefectural Museum Until Mar. 23

A Van Gogh exhibition in Nagoya focused on the family who preserved his work—24 paintings, rare letters, and a quiet, well-curated show in Sakae.

Jan 3·1 min read·35 words

Leiji Matsumoto Retrospective | Ends Sun,June 7

Nagoya hosts the first major posthumous retrospective of Leiji Matsumoto, tracing 70 years of manga and anime — from Galaxy Express 999 to his final works — at Nagoya City Art Museum. And It’s Not Jus…

Jan 3·4 min read·755 words

Nayabashi Night Market

On the fourth Friday night of each month, Nayabashi Yoichi turns the Horikawa riverbank into a tight, glowing run of food stalls, craft vans, and beer glasses balanced on the railings.

Nov 24·1 min read·34 words