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Nagoya
Nagoya is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan. It is Japan's third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area. This city developed as the castle town of the Owari, one of the three branches of the ruling Tokugawa family during the Edo Period. It is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and is one of Japan's major ports along with Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama. Deserve to be mentioned, the Toyota Motor Corporation maintains its headquarters just outside of Nagoya.
Nagoya TV Tower
Nagoya TV Tower was completed in 1954 as the first TV tower of its kind in Japan. The tower is 180 meter tall and houses an observation deck 100 meters above ground. The Nagoya TV Tower has since been surpassed by Midland Square which has an observation deck at 220 meters.
Endoji Shopping Street
Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park
Established at the site of the Nagakute venue of Ai Expo 2005. Sports facilities such as popular Satsuki and Mei's house, futsal courts, tennis courts, and a multi-purpose ball stadium with natural grass are also available.
Yamazaki River
The Yamazaki River, which goes through Mizuho-ward, Nagoya is popular with the inhabitants of the ward. The row of cherry blossom trees is especially widely known and attracts many people.
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
One part of Nagoya Port the Garden Pier, has been redeveloped in recent years as a leisure district and offers an aquarium, shopping mall, amusement park, museums and green space.
Sakae
Nagoya's Entertainment District. It offers multiple department stores and malls catering to all kind of shoppers, as well as a plethora of dining options.
JR Central Towers
Completed in 1999, the JR Central Towers rise elegantly above Nagoya Station. The building consists of the 245 meter tall Office Tower and the slightly shorter and slimmer Hotel Tower.
Korankei
Korankei (香嵐渓, Kōrankei) is a valley near Nagoya reputed to be one of the best spots for autumn colors in the Chubu Region
Noritake Garden
Noritake is a leading company in the ceramics industry with a history of more than 100 years. The Noritake Garden (Noritake no Mori) was built on the company's former factory grounds and introduces the company and its products while providing a recreational space in the middle of Nagoya.
Nagashima Spaland
The park is filled with over forty rides, ranging from gentle ones suitable for children to outrageous ones for those looking to spend some exhilarating moments.