Nagoya

Summer is a time for cycling, with the Tour de France the world’s most famous race. Of course, there is no equivalent in our fair city of Nagoya, so I thought I would come up with one. But this is not a superhuman challenge of endurance like ‘le Tour,’ but instead a great way to hit all of Nagoya’s key spots all in one day. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on your bike, and let’s go! Kissa Morning – km 0 Nagoya is well known for its ‘morning culture.’ “Morning” is what we could call breakfast, and its most famous iteration is a boiled egg with a thick slice of toast and a side salad, all for the price of a coffee. Just behind Nagoya Station, Kissa Morning is a new cafe specializing in this culture, serving ‘morning’ all day, with the standard recommendation is Ogura toast and their excellent coffee. It’s pretty cheap so that you can eat your fill. And you’re gonna need that energy. Where: 2-32-4 Noritake, Nakamura-Ku (map) Website: kissamorning.com Opening Times: 8:00 – 17:00 Toyota Commemorative Museum – km 1.6 Nagoya is well known for its manufacturing, but the Toyota Motor Company stands head…