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Nagoya is Japan’s third biggest city and while the Japanese don’t consider it a very touristy place, it has some interesting spots. The picture above and the picture below are taken from just above Nagoya train station.

This statue is right outside of Nagoya Station and is famous among the locals. I can’t remember exactly, but I think her name might be “nana-chan.” “Nana-chan” often has her clothes changed for her and I guess wears whatever the store beside her is selling! Now that’s promotion!

If you get a chance to visit Nagoya you should check out the area of Sakae. Sakae is Nagoya’s downtown district and is located only 2 km from Nagoya’s main train station. You’ll find the Nagoya TV tower there and if you like you can take the elevator to the tower’s observation deck. (For a small fee of course.)

If your short on cash then just go hang out at Oasis 21. What’s Oasis 21? It’s a futuristic park in Sakae and there you’ll find many restaurants and places to shop(which is just where you want to be since your short on cash ;).) Oasis 21 is a bit hard to describe but you’ve basically got a small lake that sits a few hundred feet off the ground. There’s also a park area, which is a great spot for having a picnic. Another cool thing about Sakae is that it’s one of the few places that you can relax in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of Nagoya.

I don’t really know what this dude is all about but you know, whatever…

One more random picture from somewhere in Nagoya, probably near Sakae…