Nagoya is the ancestral home of Japan's 3 heroes:
Despite this unifying trend, Nagoya was only unified as a city in 1889.
In 1609, Tokugawa ordered the construction of Nagoya Castle, which was an important outpost for the 16 generations of the Tokugawa family, also known as the Owari clan.
During World War II, Nagoya grew as a center of commerce, industry and transportation. For that reason, it was heavily bombed and almost a quarter of the city was devastated.
From the rubble, the Nagoya of today was reborn, full of wide avenues and skyscrapers.
Hometown of Toyota and pachinko (a Japanese game), Nagoya is more than an industrial superpower. Nagoya has parks, museums, temples and excellent shopping.
It is the main city in the Chubo region, and serves as the gateway to the region's mountains, as well as Gifu and Aichi prefectures.
Nagoya's points of interest are diverse. The main tourist attractions in Nagoya are:
The capital Tokyo, the most densely populated metropolitan area in the world, is located in the Kanto region. It has about 30% of Japan's population.
In the Kansai region, as it is where the first capitals were established, it is where great attractions are located, such as Nara and Kyoto. Each with its own history and culture, which makes them mandatory places on a first trip to Japan.
In the Kansai region, as it is where the first capitals were established, it is where great attractions are located, such as Nara and Kyoto. Each with its own history and culture, which makes them mandatory places on a first trip to Japan.
In the Kanto region is Japan's second largest city, Yokohama. Yokohama is a port city practically adjacent to Tokyo. A bit like Lisbon and Amadora, but on a grand scale.
The third largest city in Japan, it is also known for Japanese cuisine, which has always been the supplier of fish to the capital of Kyoto. Today it has gained status and fame as the best place to eat in Japan. Japan's greatest comedians also originate from here. Will it be the food?
Hiroshima is the largest city in the Chugoku region and the best known, for the worst reason, in Japan's history. Despite its past, today it is a city that has managed to reinvent itself and is a place with many attractions, whether monuments, museums or even culinary attractions.