Guide to the Local Area
Aichi Shukutoku University (ASU) is located in Nagoya, one of Japan’s three major metropolitan areas. Compared to Tokyo or Osaka, Nagoya offers a more spacious and relaxed living environment. With excellent transportation access, it is a well-balanced city where sophisticated urban amenities coexist with rich natural surroundings, making it a popular destination for students and young professionals.
History
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Nagoya Castle
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Tokugawa-en Garden
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Okehazama Battlefield Park
Cultural Attractions
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Tokugawa Art Museum
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Kōshō-ji Temple
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Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
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Moricoro Park (home to Ghibli Park)
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Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Local Cuisine
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Miso katsu
deep-fried pork cutlet with miso sauce -
Tebasaki
crispy chicken wings -
Hitsumabushi
grilled eel over rice -
Nagoya Cochin
chicken -
Miso nikomi udon
udon noodles in miso broth -
Taiwanese ramen
spicy noodle soup -
Ogura toast
toast with sweet red bean paste -
Ankake spaghetti
thick, saucy pasta -
Kishimen
flat udon noodles -
Uirō
steamed rice flour cake -
Oni manju
steamed sweet potato cakes
For more, see: Everyone’s Nagoya Meshi
