Tag: Nagoya
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A Tragic Cry
As I mentioned in this previous post, my mother-in-law passed away last week due to an illness. She had been ill for a while so her death was expected. During the cremation, at the other end of the vast hall, was another family. From where we were, I could see ten or so people in…
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Walking Nagoya 13 and 14
I’ve still been walking Nagoya, albeit not as much. My daughter now attends a playgroup twice a week after I drop her off at school, so I don’t have to linger on Tuesdays anymore.
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Walking Nagoya 12 – Honjin to Nagoya Station
Gazing up at the towering skyscrapers as I walked from Honjin, I realised the city (modernity) had lost its awe. It’s strange to think about it. Cities, being so unnatural, should leave us in awe with any photograph, at any time. But they no longer do. Like flying, it has become normal when, in reality,…
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Walking Nagoya 11 – Endoji
Endoji shopping street (円頓寺商店街), located near the banks of the Horikawa River and a stone’s throw from Nagoya and Marunouchi stations, appeared run-down and lacked a promising future the last time I walked its streets. However, alongside Atsuta, I’ve always considered it the epitome of authentic Nagoya (whatever that means). Surprisingly, on my recent visit,…
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Walking Nagoya 10 – Sakae and Yabacho
A rather uneventful excursion this one, hardly qualifying as a leisurely walk. My plan was to visit Koujitsusanso to pick up hiking supplies for the upcoming weekend, and then make a brisk return to Chikusa via Yabacho.
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Walking Nagoya 9 – Fushimi and Sakae
I struggled to find inspiration again in Fushimi and Sakae. The familiar sights bored me and the heat weighed me down, dampening my enthusiasm. It was probably the hottest day of the year so far which didn’t help.
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Walking Nagoya 8 – Atsuta
I cycled from central Chikusa to Atsuta Shrine, aiming to complete a round trip, including bike parking, exploration, lunch, all within a tight three-hour timeframe. However, for longer journeys, I’ll need to rely on the subway. It’s not a problem, though, as the heat and humidity are beginning to pick up, and cycling in such…
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Walking Nagoya 7 – Kawana
For walk 7, I headed towards Kawana in Shōwa Ward. I strolled through the park, wandered the surrounding neighborhood, and had lunch at Kawahara Shrine.