Tag: Nagoya
Life support for expats and short-stay professionals in Japan
Coming to Japan, whether for business, or moving, is not an easy undertaking at the best of times. Add to that...
The Origins of Cosplay
Cosplay is a huge cultural phenomenon. How did it get started, and why is it so popular? Read on and find out more.
[Sponsored] Aesop’s Fables comes to Nagoya
With eighty plus - and counting - productions under our belt, Nagoya Players has seen and survived a lot. The group...
WCS 2018 Picture Galleries – Finals
As the light slowly dimmed, and the focus shifted to the main stage, the excitement in the room became almost palpable. Backstage, the teams...
WCS 2018 Picture Galleries – Osu Cosplay Parade
The final day of the WCS this year started with beautiful weather, sunshine, and the ever-present unbelievable heat we’ve been experiencing here in Central...
World Cosplay Summit 2018
It’s August once again and that means cosplay teams and fans from all over the world have once again descended on Nagoya, which transforms...
Exploring the art of Sumo (相撲)
The sport of wrestling has been around throughout various cultures since time immemorial. It is usually a friendly competition, traditionally between males, to measure...
A National Treasure Rises From the Ashes
Nagoya Castle is probably the most visited tourist attraction in this city, though over the years many people have criticized the castle for it’s...
Big in Japan – Stephen Carter
Many people come to Japan with the expectation of staying only for a short time, and many do go back home or move to...
Spirituality Meets Sensuality in Nagoya
Solemn bald-headed monks in orange robes are usually the image that comes to mind when people think of going to a temple. Nobody would...