Don’t know what to buy in Nagoya? There is definitely more to the largest city of the Chubu region than just chicken wings (tebasaki) or Toyota Factory. We will help you taste and bring a little piece of Nagoya home through this list of 30 items you shouldn’t miss out on! 1. Bushotai goods A…
Almost everyone must be rather familiar with udon (うどん) – the white, thick, and chewy Japanese noodle that can be served either hot or cold. Udon can be easily found in many places, from convenience stores to restaurants. Did you know that in Japan, there are namely three types of udon that are known as…
Nagoya (名古屋) is popular for its Italian-like flattened udon called “kishimen” noodles. This is a staple cuisine in the area and it can be eaten by first-timers to Japanese cuisine. Its broth is considered to be between the Kansai (関西) and Kanto (関東) style. The noodle is 4.5 mm or more in width, 2 mm…
Same with Osaka, Nagoya is a city located in central Japan and has its local cuisine specialities. My friend once said: ‘Nagoya has unique foods that maybe not much people outside Japan know it’. Several particular foods that you find in Nagoya maybe tasted different in other cities or even difficult to find. If you…