Greater Nagoya

Greater Nagoya is Japan's third largest metropolitan area after Tokyo and Osaka. Home to major companies such as Toyota, it is clean, safe, and an exciting place in which to live. Located in central Japan, Nagoya and the surrounding cities, function as the transportation hub in Japan, making travel to other destinations both fast and easy. Moreover, because the area was once the home of warlords in ancient times, it is rich with historical sites and traditional culture, which attract many tourists. Greater Nagoya is a place where a well-balanced synergy between modern and traditional cultures exist.

The Most Dynamic Region of Japan

Nagoya is a center of manufacturing craftsmanship, with strong connections to the automotive, aircraft, and industrial robot industries. A distinctive food culture exists full of local delicacies such as kishimen (noodles), tebasaki (chicken wings), misonikomi udon (miso boiled udon), and much more. Nagoya’s population density is only one-third of that of Tokyo or Osaka.

The city has a number of lush parks that are great for enjoying the weather, jogging, or taking part in the many seasonal events that are held in the city. It’s also a great place for enjoying professional sporting events such as baseball and soccer as well as the annual Nagoya Tournament of the Japan Sumo Association.

There are also many well-known tourist spots, such as Hida-Takayama in Gifu or Ise and Toba in Mie, which are easily reached by train from Nagoya. Nagoya also has a well-developed public transportation network of subway and bus lines that make commuting or shopping very easy

Nagoya city homepage

Nisshin City and Nagakute City in Aichi Prefecture are academic cities where many universities and high schools are located. Both Nisshin City and Nagakute City are ranked high in the annual "Livability Ranking" published by Toyo Keizai Inc. for cities across the country. In addition, " AEON Nagakute", a large shopping mall with a movie theater and "Ikea Nagakute", one of the world's largest furniture stores, are located around the campus, making it a more livable city.