Nagoya
A focused thread from the Japan Wander Trail field notes: 2 articles.
Nagoya Meshi: The Food Culture Most Japan Guides Skip EntirelyAugust 2, 2026
Nagoya has its own food identity — miso katsu, a distinctive ramen chain, free-breakfast coffee culture — that most Japan travel content skips.
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Why Nagoya Is Japan's Most Underrated Travel BaseAugust 2, 2026
Nagoya sits between Tokyo and Kansai on the Shinkansen, has its own airport, and puts Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka within same-day reach — with real travel times.
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