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Nagoya, Japan Trip

I think that my Nagoya, Japan trip was a good trip. More so because I didn't have to rush all over the place and could take time to really wander around the different districts of Nagoya. It was great that I made a trip to Ise Jingu, which is actually not in Nagoya itself, but further south. Ise Jingu, being the most holy shrine in Japan, was actually an eye-opener. It was less touristy and really for those devoted Japanese who are there to make an offering.

Culinary Delights

This trip also allowed me to eat quite a lot of interesting Nagoya local food. I tried Masazaka beef as well as a local sandwich called Okura sandwich. It is a toast with margarine, whipped cream, and their local red bean, which was really nice. Another thing I remember enjoying was the steamed eel rice, which was great as well. I managed to try almost all kinds of delicacies in Nagoya. Of course, this is going to make me gain some weight, which I will have to lose when I'm back to my exercise routine.

Nagoya's Underrated Charm

All in all, I think it's nice to visit Nagoya. I always feel that Nagoya is one of those neglected cities, with Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo stealing the limelight. Because of that, it is not as popular with tourists. But the reality is that it's actually the fourth most populous city around. If you look at the history of Japan, the whole shogunate actually started off from Nagoya. It has a very rich history, especially during the warring states period in Nagoya when all the shoguns and samurais were out and about.