Time flies when you're having fun. When you're on an exchange program, life is never boring at your host country. There's so much to learn, you'd wish you had more time. As for me, Japan was a country that has diverse cultures and practices ( apart from my own country ). Everywhere you go in the technology-driven country is an eye opener. Despite having one of the most sophisticated technology around, they manage to preserve local culture such as villages, temples and other cultural monuments that dates back nearly over 200 years. As I was situated in business orientated Nagoya, I was given the opportunity to discover and learn from their culture.
Nagoya~
Having an estimated population of 2.2mil, Nagoya ( Aichi prefecture ) is 3rd on the list of largest cities in Japan ( preceded by Tokyo and Osaka ). The name "Nagoya" 名古屋 came about from it's previous name which meant "peaceful". The city comprises of 16 wards which is already hell a lot.
So what are the main attractions in Nagoya?
Well, they have the grand castle located at city center.
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| Nagoya Castle |
Atsuta Jingu Shirne in Atsuta （熱田）
They say the holy sword Kusanagi is kept somewhere within this temple. It is also one of the most important Shinto shrines around.
Tokugawa Garden
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| Stairs to the garden |
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| Part of the garden |
Nagoya TV Tower ( Sakae )
Oasis 21 ( Sakae )
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| Top view of the oval shaped structure |
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| Closer view |
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| Events are normally held here |
Hoshoin Temple ( Osu Kanon )
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| Situated right next to Osu Shopping street |
Higashiyama Sky Tower ( Midland Square )
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| The amusement park, zoo and tower |
Nagoya JR Twin Tower
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| JR Twin Towers by night |
Shikemichi ( 四間道）
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| Known as old streets |
Nagoya Port
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| Bird's eye view |
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| Nagoya Port Aquarium. They have cute penguins!! |
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| Italian Village near the port. Closed after 2008 =( |
The list goes on and on.
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