At around that time, Lena from Germany, who fell for Japan when 18, worked in Tokyo as an IT consultant. However, discovering that it was not her cup of tea, she settled in Aichi, her husband’s home prefecture. Like Elly, she fell in love with the local food and set up a website of her own, nagoyafoodie.com<\/a>, to spread the good word. Then, one lucky day, the pair met. Enthused by a shared passion for Nagoya but confounded as to why so few people felt likewise, they joined evangelistic forces.<\/p>\n “When I talk to my parents-in-law about their hometown, they are baffled as to why anyone would want to visit,” explains Lena. “Then I ask them, have you been here, or there, or there, and they just shrug ‘no.'”<\/p>\n “Aichi locals tend to look outside rather than to their own surroundings,” adds Elly. “They look at the instabae<\/em> [instagrammable] spots like Hokkaido and Okinawa, and they miss the amazing things that are so close to them,” adds Elly. “We wanted to correct this, to make people realize that Nagoya is not boring!”<\/p>\n Targeted initially towards international tourists, Nagoya is not boring<\/em><\/a>; the company they formed was set to go\u2026 in April 2020. Then, ‘Rona-chan spread her pandemic and kicked that idea into touch, somewhat. Undaunted; however, they are still fighting the good fight, focusing on domestic tourism and promoting local hotspots, making them the best people to show you around this beautiful city of ours.<\/p>\n So, are you keen on seeing more of Nagoya, the hidden gems, tasting some of the best food the area has to offer? Get on over to nagoyaisnotboring.com<\/a>. There you will find some absolutely amazing tours that will uncover many of the delights this wonderful city!<\/p>\n First-time <\/em>in<\/em> Nagoya and no idea about must-visit sites and must-try foods? <\/em>Forget Trip Advisor and instead let locally renowned<\/em> foodie<\/em> Lena<\/em> introduce<\/em> some of the most delicious dishes the local cuisine has to offer<\/em> while giving you <\/em>countless <\/em>invaluable <\/em>recommendations <\/em>as you navigate Nagoya’s hotspots together<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are looking for a great time at night, you need to book the Nagoya Sake Tasting Night Tour! <\/em>C<\/em>ertified Sake Professional <\/em>(CSP) <\/em>Elly will take you to three local <\/em>i<\/em>zakaya bars no tourist <\/em>could discover \u2013 let alone venture into \u2013 <\/em>on their own<\/em>, where you will be i<\/em>ntroduc<\/em>ed<\/em> to the world of Japanese <\/em>s<\/em>ake and local food.<\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Discover<\/em> Nagoya in a different way: by dressing in a<\/em>n elegant<\/em> k<\/em>imono and exploring <\/em>the<\/em> old town<\/em>s<\/em>.<\/em> Lena will take you to <\/em>the scenic <\/em>merchants’ quarter<\/em> of <\/em>Shikemichi and <\/em>the historic<\/em> shopping arcade<\/em> of Endoji, both of which make <\/em>perfect<\/em> backdrops for<\/em> photo session<\/em>s<\/em> in your traditional outfit.<\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are interested in Nagoya’s traditional arts and its culture, then a flower arrangement experience followed by a walk around the old town of Arimatsu is the perfect weekend activity! Certified ikebana [flower arrangement] instructor Kayoko will show you the basics of this centuries-old art form and guide you through the moribana style of ikebana in a traditional Japanese home. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Afterward, Kayoko will lead you through the enchanting streets of Arimatsu, once a postal stop on the Tokaido road and to this day renowned for its exquisite ‘shibori’ kimono and clothing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n They even have online tours that you can enjoy absolutely anywhere.<\/p>\n Learn about <\/em>Nagoya’s<\/em> favorite breakfast: Ogura<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>t<\/em>oast. Please make your own in the comfort of your home and enjoy it with your favorite coffee (or tea). <\/em><\/p>\n While munching<\/em> on<\/em> this sweet breakfast treat, Lena will <\/em>take you on a fascinating deep dive into the <\/em>breakfast culture of Nagoya, the city<\/em> itself<\/em>, and its food<\/em>, all from the comfort of your own home<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What says Japanese culture more than ‘sado,’ the way of tea? Forget your Twinning’s green tea, and instead j<\/em>oin a modern variation of the traditional “Table Style Sado”<\/em> ceremony<\/em>. <\/em><\/p>\n Host Mihoko will introduce you to tea culture<\/em>\u00a0with easy-to-understand explanations and fun little facts. This online experience is<\/em> a<\/em> great<\/em> way<\/em> to bring a bit of Japan into your daily life!<\/em><\/p>\n For more info, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can check out everything the Nagoya is not boring folks have to offer at nagoyaisnotboring.com<\/a> in English or in Japanese at nanobo.jp<\/a><\/p>\n Images by Nagoya is not boring – Modified Known primarily for its manufacturing, its central location, and its busy transport hub, Nagoya has a rep for being a place you only go to get to somewhere else. But steeped in history, with a distinctive cuisine and some stunning areas of natural beauty, I’m here to tell you: Nagoya is bloody ace! 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<\/p>\nSpecialties of Nagoya Food Tour<\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNagoya Sake Tasting Night Tour<\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNagoya Kimono Old Town Walking Tour<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Also included in the tour is a Soba lunch at a local restaurant, an experience where you can decorate your own paper lantern and<\/em> enjoy<\/em> a <\/em>delicious m<\/em>atcha <\/em>and sweet <\/em>set.<\/em><\/p>\nIkebana Lesson and Arimatsu Town Visit<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nNagoya’s Breakfast: Ogura Toast Online Experience<\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nOnline “Table Style Sado” Tea Ceremony Experience<\/em><\/h2>\n
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