Shamhat - Scarlett James
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Shamhat - Scarlett James
NAGMAG Nagoya’s Magazine April 2015 Shamhat April 23 at ArtPia Hall FREE! www.nagmag.jp NAGSTUDY Map Pg Loc Loc 30 A3 2 NAGMAG April 2015 NAGMAG Nagoya’s Magazine Volume 6 No. 4 04|15 FESTIVAL | 06 Where to enjoy this year’s Hanami! STAGE | 12 The Burlesque Show Shamhat Takes Place on April 23 SPORT | 15 Interested in Kyokushin Karate? On Our Cover: Scarlett James who appears this month at CapriBlue’s production of the burlesque stage show Shamhat Publisher: Carter Witt Digital Production: Rangi Thomson-McCall Design: Carter Witt Media Sales Manager: Mayuko Sumida Event Promotion: Madoka Morimoto Contributors EAT | 20 Mark Guthrie Daniel Ostrander Daniel Speight Advertising Los Tacos has moved to Osukannon If you would like to advertise in NAGMAG, contact our office for pricing and information at: mayuko@carterwittmedia.com PLAY | 22 Submissions Drink and Play at Critical*Hit, a Retro Video Game Lounge Copyright 2015 Carter Witt Media EAT AND DRINK | 23 Our extensive list of where to eat and drink in the Nag April 2015 Interested in writing for NAGMAG? Send all submissions or queries regarding submissions to: info@carterwittmedia.com Carter Witt Media Preciosa Mitsuke 105, 1-22 Mitsuke-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-0817 Tel (052) 788-2123 Fax (052) 788-2124 info@carterwittmedia.com www.nagmag.jp www.carterwittmedia.com www.facebook.com/nagoyabuzz NAGMAG 3 The Immigration Office Where the fun never ends! “All The News That We Aren’t Afraid To Print!” We’ll make you feel right at home! Hara & Kiri Fine Swords Since 1654 THE GOKIBURI GAZETTE THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 Nagoya Police Get Powerful New Crime Fighting Vehicle Nagoya –The Municipal Police Authority today unveiled their newest weapon in the war against crime in Nagoya. The vehicle (codenamed “My Hearty Bike”) is a zippy, 3-speed auto-controlled propulsion device, utilizing state-of-the-art aluminium and plastic manufacturing processes. Police authorities would not comment on the price of the research project, but did show off some of the James Bond-style gadgetry it produced, such as the ear-drum piercing brakes used to thwart would-be evil-doers, and a handy front-end luggage compartment capable of holding up to 15 onigiri for long stakeouts. Police plan to equip officers nationwide with the top secret device as a means of countering the recent alarming rise in umbrella thefts and jaywalking. Forehead Tattoo To Be Required for Fluent Gaijin Tokyo –A motion passed this week in the Japanese Diet that will require all gaijin fluent in Japanese to wear a permanent forehead tattoo making them “visible” to nearby Nihonjin. The recent influx of fluent foreigners has led to increased numbers of nervous and disconcerted Japanese citizens, accustomed to thousands of years of being the only ones able to speak their language. Local resident Ai Wakana describes a recent encounter with one such foreigner. “I was working at checkout stand in Jusco, and foreign man just start talking to me like he was real person!! And then he pay me 1250 yen when the bill was 750 yen. With no use a calculator!! I thought gaijin can’t do math inside the head! I think, maybe not everything okaasan tell me is right! I was moved, but scary.” Legislators feel the move toward forehead tattoos is the best solution for all involved, providing Japanese citizens with advance warning that wretched attempts at English will be condescendingly ignored, while relieving the over-achieving gaijin from hearing a constant refrain of, ‘jozu da ne!’ every time he says, “hai”. Fake Wedding Pastor Denied Entry to Heaven! Pearly Gates – A wave of fear rippled through he gajin community late Saturday on reports from Paradise that a long-term Japan resident of Australian orgin, Bernie Knell, had been refused entry at the Pearly Gates due to the excessive number of weddings he had performed as a fake minister in Japan. Our reporter was fortunate enough to get a statement from the Big Guy himself, who turns out, contrary to 20th century theological revisionism, to be a really old guy with a long white beard. Says God, “Yeah, well, y’know, I try to turn my head on some of these things - you know, grace, compassion, ‘yer sins are as far as the east is from the west’, yada yada yada, but with some these guys it is just way out of hand. I mean, I try to hold back because, fact is ,most of the “real” ones are pretty much faking it too, but this guy was just embarrassing. He couldn’t even remember the Lord’s prayer. He kept saying, ‘Our Lord who is Art in heaven’. And my name’s not Art. It’s Ar-nold. Schwarzenegger. Or at least that’s the name of of my current earthly incarnations. Keep your eye on that guy! He keeps telling everyone, “I’ll be back”, but no one really listens!” Our reporter, sensing he might not have another chance at an interview of such magnitude, pressed on with another question, querying God as to the reason for Christianity’s lack of success in Japan. “Well, it all comes down to some bad experiences really. I tried to get things kick-started a few years back by appearing to this girl working in a Soapland in Tokyo. I was trying to tell her, “Love your neighbor,” but she was hearing, “Rub your neighbor”, so she kept saying, “That’s what I’m doing!” Ugh, it was such a mess. I pretty much gave up after that. When asked why he hadn’t taken the time to simply learn Japanese, he responded, “Oh, come on!! Who learns Japanese?!?! That’s, like, the hardest language in the universe!! Have you seen that writing system?! Don’t blame me, it was the other guy who created that! Footprint Fiasco (Tokyo) Fukuda’s carbon footprint labels build up huge carbon footprint, as labels require own carbon footprint labels, which then need labeling, leading to more labeling with labels that need labeling. For the full story, turn to page 12. Exchange Student’s Family Fed-Up with Boasts of Chopstick Prowess Teenagers can be known for obnoxious behavior, but for one southwestern Nebraska family, a study-trip to Japan has transformed their teenager from mildly annoying to patently insufferable. “It started right after he came home,” reports the exasperated father. “He refused to use knives and forks! I told him, ‘I am fine with cultural understanding and all, but that there’s American beef! And ya ain’t gonna cut that with no choppysticks!’ But he wouldn’t respond. He just sat their looking at us all smug and superior out of the corner of his eye, eating kernel corn with those two damn little twigs!!” Indeed, rather than a return to traditional American utensils, the persistent teen grew his hair long and held it in a topknot with two golden chopsticks that he had brought all the way from Kyoto. The boy’s mother relates the story of how it all came to a head. “It just kind of all blew up one day when I got fed up and snatched the chopsticks out of his hair. I says, ‘ain’t no boy of mine gonna be walking around the house with a bun in his hair!’ So he jumps up on this chair and starts screaming and sobbing with his eyes all blood-red, ‘I’m jozu! I’m jozu! They told me I’m jozu, damn you!’ I mean, who are “they”, and what the hell is “jozu” anyway?” asks the beleaguered mother. NAGHAHA py Hap ur rs!) o H DAY! MAG Reade G A Y R rN EVE (til 8 pm fo FF O 50%INKS DR 5 pm to 7 pm !! 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Towards the stalls I made my way Although the salesmen I did fear, By ink on hands their sleeves betrayed. Oh they were yaks, most certainly, For they own even hanami. 6 With beer in hand of food I thought, So I perused the demise. And what great foods there could be bought With tako cooked every in way; But on top, fucking kats’bushi The horrid taste of hanami. Now with the sun gone from the sky, My t-shirt sleeves were not enough. I cursed the cold and wondered why Others knew to bring warmer stuff For they were snug and all toasty, So well prepared for hanami. With drunken head I did return Back to the park and down I sat. But by some guys I soon was spurned, They shoved me hard off the blue mat. “This seat reserved here, can’t you see? “We’ve staked our claim, our hanami!” Alone and cold, just like a cloud Tears rained down like blossom flowers. But then my name was called aloud, My friends: “For you, we’ve searched for hours!” And they were just as drunk as me! But that’s the norm for hanami. NAGMAG April 2015 Adjustment Guidance Brazilian Wax Treatment Salon Private Therapy Practice 080-9170-8822 Native English-speaking Psychologist Specializing in Anxiety & Depression Families, Couples, and Individuals A Services are available in office and via Skype Map G Pg Loc Loc 30 C1 Hayashi Bldg #401 1-14-10 Yamada Kita-ku, Nagoya Brazilian Wax for Women ¥7,500~ Reservation Only Tel: 052-962-8083 English Service Available www.luce-make.com adjustmentguidance.com Open: 11:00~19:00 Closed: Sundays and Some Holidays Feel Better, Looks Better Naka-ku Nishiki 3-5-18 Kyoedaya Bldg. 3F ¥3900 Brazilian Wax 1st Time Customers Learn Japanese! Fun,easy-to-understand lessons by experienced Japanese teachers! Special Campaign Entrance Fee 80% OFF Until April 30th! Courses • JLPT • Conversation • Kanji Classes • More! Schedule • 90-minute lessons • 1 or 2 lessons per week • Classes: Morning, Afternoon or Evening • Start anytime you like! Levels: Basic, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced Free Trial Lessons Available! (Reservation necessary) Classes take place at Aichi NPO Exchange Plaza in Will Aichi Bldg. 2F 10min walk from Exit 2 Shiyakusho Stn. / Meijo Line Please call or email before you come! NPO International Cross Culture Promotion Center 080-1559-9744 international0317_npo@yahoo.co.jp www.kokusai1.org/jls.html April 2015 NAGMAG 7 NAGSTUFF Where to Party in the Pink? The Best Places to Enjoy Hanami In Nagoya Japan has got to be the only country in the world with forecast systems in place for both some of the worst natural disasters imaginable, and flowers. Meteorological agencies across the country rush to predict just when and where the great pink blob will descend, so millions can plan on which days to pull sickies in order to recover from hanami. Anywhere else in the world, a ‘flower viewing’ party would sound a bit of a bore-fest, but not in Japan. Travel itineraries on the internet spout endless superlatives about the transient beauty of the blossoms, how important they are in the Japanese psyche, and how you absolutely MUST visit in April so as not to miss the ‘big pink’ (it’s not actually called that, I just made that up). But us kids know that hanami isn’t about appreciating cherry blossoms. It’s the time of year when hospital admittances for alcohol poisoning are at their highest and sales of blue plastic sheets skyrocket. A million salarymen can’t be wrong, and if you wish to join them in their merriment and madness, here are some of Nagoya’s prime spots. Heiwa Park The sakura Mecca of Nagoya, but I may be over-exaggerating. Over 2000 trees, with plenty of space to enjoy them and lots of hiding places to disappear when it all gets too much. Access: Motoyama Station (Meijo/Higashiyama subway lines), Exit 4, head up Nekogahora-Dori past Matsuzakaya. Tsurumai Park One of the less subdued places to do hanami – lamppost climbing has been known to occur (followed by karaoke renditions from on high). Not for the faint-hearted. 1200 trees. Access: Tsurumai Station, main exit (JR Chuo/Tsurumai subway lines). Nagoya Castle(Meijo Park) The 1600 or so blossom trees here really bring out the ferrite concrete of the castle quite nicely. Watch out for the annual castle festival – it’s on during most of the cherry blossom season. The trees are lit-up until late evening. Access: Shiyakusho Station (Meijo subway line), Exit 7. Higashiyama Park There are actually different varieties of cherry blossom trees here, so they bloom over a longer period of time. More hanami, anyone? The Spring Festival will run until early May. Access: Higashiyama Koen Station (Higashiyama subway line), Exit 3. Yamazaki River Around 500 trees stretch along a couple of kilometers of river. Illuminated. Yay! Access: Mizuho Undojo-Nishi Station (Sakura-dori subway line), Exit 2. 8 NAGMAG Photo courtesy Jason Weller: www.500px.com/JasonWeller April 2015 NAGEATS AND DRINKS April 2015 NAGMAG 9 Mexican Restaurant and Bar The Best Tex-Mex Food in Nagoya! Over 20 Brands of Tequila A Wide Range of Mexican Beers! Fujimatsu Building 2F, 1-8-11 Shinsakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya Open 6 pm to 12 pm (Kitchen Closes at 11 pm) • Closed Sunday Tel (052) 264-0663 LAYER’S Aloha Dining Course Menu Available! (052) 238 1550 Lunch Cafe & Diner Delivery Located next to layers-aloha.com 11:00-14:30 14:30~22:00 11:00 ~ 21:00 Chikusa Aeon 10 NAGMAG April 2015 NAGSTUFF Hanami Fun Facts! Spring has sprung. And in Japan, that means it is time again to contemplate mono no aware, the ephemeral and slightly melancholy nature of being alive. Apparently, this is best achieved through the age-old tradition of sitting on blue polytarps, passing around child-sized bottles of sake (by which I mean the size of a human child, not a size fit for one), and generally making as much of an ass of yourself as possible in a crowded public park. In a word: fantastic. Cherry blossoms (sakura) are charged with meaning. Their fragile and fleeting bloom has been compared to a woman’s beauty, blossoming for a short period before withering into old age. The fighting men of Japan – soldiers, samurai and gangsters – often used them as a symbol of a life that was short but magnificent. Because the Japanese school year begins in April, the sakura are also seen as a sign of beginning, signaling a new stage in life. Of course, most of this ancient symbolism has been lost in the pursuit of a really excellent party, but what the hey. To help prepare for the deeper appreciation of this perennial ritual – or maybe just to feed you some useless trivia to impress your friends with while waiting for your turn at the enormous sake bottle – here are five fun facts about hanami (cherry blossom viewing). April 2015 Enjoy! 1. When and how this whole hanami thing got started is a mystery, but it has been going on for a long time. Some say it started in the Nara period (710-784), due to the encroaching influence of the Chinese Tang Dynasty and its established culture of flower appreciation. Others argue it is a Japan-original, with 3rd century hanami parties being mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan). Either way, plum blossoms and wisteria were originally the flowers of note, with nobody giving a hoot about sakura. However, like pretty much everything else in traditional Japanese culture, this all changed with the publication of The Tale of Genji, which included a sakura-hanami party scene. From then on, the word came to be exclusively associated with parties under cherry blossoms. 2. Whether or not hanami parties are indigenous to Japan, sakura trees sure aren’t. They were imported to Japan from the Himalayas and have been artificially hybridized for centuries, resulting in around 305 distinct varieties. Considered the most beautiful sakura and genetically grafted so that all of its flowers bloom at the same time, the somei yoshino was perfected towards the end of the Edo period. And yes, although they are called “cherry blossoms” in English, actual cherries come from an entirely different species of tree, so don’t get your hopes up for free fruit. 3. To help manage the big sake bottles, people are often seen drinking from masu, a square wooden box-shaped cup usually with some design etched in it. Masu were originally a standardized measuring cup for counting rice, said to contain exactly enough rice to feed a working man for one day. 365 masu added up to a koku, enough rice to feed someone for a year; this was used as a measure of wealth in feudal Japan. 4. Nowadays, the focus of the event has changed, which resulted in the phrase hana yori dango. It means being more interested in the tasty and sweet foods of hanami parties (dango) rather than wasting time staring at the flowers (hana) and contemplating mono no aware. Personally, I think this would be better rendered as hana yori sake, but maybe that’s just me. 5. If you’re undecided as to where to hold your hanami party this year, Mt. Yoshino in Nara prefecture is considered to be the most beautiful place in all of Japan for sakura. More than 100,000 sakura trees are planted in sequential groves along the mountain, allowing for staggered hanami as the trees slowly bloom. Legendary poet Matsuo Basho was so struck by the numinous beauty of Mt. Yoshino in bloom that he refused to compose his customary haiku during his visit, saying that a human being could never properly capture it in words. Or maybe he was just too drunk, swept up in the true spirit of hanami. NAGMAG 11 NAGTHEATER Shamhat! The Burlesque Show Shamhat Takes Place on April 23 Mark Guthrie One has little more to do than turn on the television to realise that Japan loves a variety show. Whether it’s singing, dancing or comedy, variety light entertainment pretty much dominates the non-food based airwaves, which is why CapriBlue’s Nagoya-based burlesque show Shamhat is destined to be such a massive hit. Okay, that sound you just heard was probably your own brain going hnnnuuuhh? Because when you hear the world ‘burlesque’ you probably think of some seedy strip joint or something, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Laughably so. 12 NAGMAG You see, the word ‘burlesque’ actually derives from the Italian burlesco or burla meaning a joke or mockery, and the early English burlesque performances were parodies in the late 17th century, sending up Chaucer, Shakespeare and the Graeco-Roman classics. As burlesque arrived in the United States, to great popularity, it had metamorphosed into a variety show format, but with a touch of female striptease set to the increasingly popular Jazz swing music. But while it was the nudity that was grabbing headlines, burlesque’s popularity would not have been so great were it not for the bawdy comedy; the skin bringing the punters in, the laughs keeping them in their seats. Which is why Japan’s burlesque scene is growing, and at the forefront of the movement is Nagoya’s very own Gigi D’Errico and his partner Asako Takayanagi with their Jazz duo CapriBlue. Classically trained musician D’Errico began performing in his native Napoli at the tender age of 7, turned professional at 14 and toured the world with the Neapolitan orchestra. After taking a job performing Canzone Napoletana at Nagoya’s Italia Mura (Italian Village) in 2005, he found himself falling in love with the city. April 2015 NAGTHEATER Alas, in 2008 the village closed down but, rather than return to his homeland, D’Errico stayed in his new home. It was somewhat fortuitous that he did, as it was here that he saw, playing the contrabass in the Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra, Asako Takayanagi. He was blown away. So much so that he hunted her down and persuaded her to form a duo, CapriBlue, performing Belle Époque jazz and swing tunes. Not wanting to stifle themselves playing the same old jazz cafes and bars, they hit the road finding unusual locations such as the famous Kodaiji temple in Kyoto. And it was on that very road that inspiration struck. “I had been thinking of burlesque for some time,” D’Errico told NagMag from his Nagoya office, a room littered with evidence of a lifetime on the stage. “The era of its greatest influence, the music, it matched our style, but I had no story. On the way back from Kyoto, it came to me. I wrote it on the journey back to Nagoya.” That story came to be his first burlesque show, Petit Café CapriBlue, a surreal tale in which the clientele of the eponymous café are trapped in time, perennially at three o’clock, tea time all of the time. Through song, dance, by whatever means necessary they try to advance time, but to no avail, leaving them at the show’s ending, still stuck. for whom KouKouChan holds a bright burning candle, played by the aforementioned housewives’ favourite Chris Glenn. showing NagMag photos of the predominantly The show itself is an intriguing mix of improvisation - the actors are essentially playing themselves, reacting as they themselves would in such a surreal situation - and hilarious songs, performed by not one, but two orchestras, and brought beautifully to life by Misao Yuchigawa, choreographer for the Chunichi Dragons’ Cheerleaders. Although the show is in Japanese, it is in a natural, easy to understand tone, and provides such a spectacle that it at times transcends language. One such scene, without wanting to give too much of the game away, includes a Prisca Molotsi tribute to James Bond, a giant cocktail glass and Scarlett James. It promises to be worth the entrance fee alone. to the theatre. With a name like Shamhat (a sacred prostitute of ancient Greece who used her allure to charm the wild Enkidu from a bestial state to civilisation), of course themes of romance and sex are never going to be far away. And it is here that your eyebrows raise once more, and you’re again thinking of the strip joint, imagining an audience of the dirty mac brigade of lonely men with hairy palms and bad eyesight. But it is a suggestion that D’Errico laughs off, female audience from the previous show, glamorously dressed as they would for any trip NagMag wonders whether perhaps the photographer had a soft spot for the ladies, but D’Errico corrects us, confirming that women make up 80% of their audience. “Japanese women love beauty. They bring their husbands and their friends. They love the clothes and they love glamour, and they love to laugh. In the last show we had all types of people. We had a 70 year-old lady and we had the S&M model Mistress Hibiki. But people really enjoy it because the story is hilarious and surreal. “It is the most unique event in Japan, and it is the spirit of burlesque.” Shamhat will be in ArtPia Hall, Nadya Park in Sakae on April 23. Ticket enquiries can be made by mailing petitecafe.jp@gmail.com The show was a roaring hit, packing the theatre. There are perhaps many reasons for the success: the story, the local talent (including friend of NagMag, Chris Glenn), the songs, but perhaps the greatest pull was the Canadian queen of burlesque herself, Scarlett James. “Scarlett is just wonderful” enthuses D’Errico. “In Japan burlesque is growing, but still underground. Most of the performers are go-go dancers still, not real burlesque. With Scarlett we play authentic burlesque.” And now that authenticity is back, because the Petit Café is returning for a reprisal in a new George Van Horne co-directed show Shamhat. Shamhat finds the café’s customers still trapped in time, somehow catastrophically shunted back to the court of Marie Antoinette. As well as James, once again the stage is littered with stars. You may recognise Pietro Cristo from various Japanese TV dramas and commercials. He plays the husband of guest star Jazz vocalist Prisca Molotsi. Running the show are the MCs: KouKouChan, the fluttering, amorous keeper of time played by Japan’s number one burlesque star and avant-garde genius, Miss Caberetta; and Crissino, the man April 2015 NAGMAG 13 MARUTA STEAK HOUSE Irish Pub by Sakae Stn! Specializing in Premium Japanese Beef • Full Course Menus Starting at ¥4,500! • Great Selection of Wine Only ¥2,980 Per Bottle! Sakura Dori Hisaya Odori Stn. 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Exit 2 Old Dai Nagoya Building Site Tel (052) 589-3767 • 1Fl Nagoya Diaya Bldg 2, 3-15-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku Open: Sun ~ Thurs 17:00- 24:00 / Fri & Sat 17:00 ~ 1:00 (am) 14 NAGMAG Shinsakae 052-251-1139 Open 18:00~3:00 5 Min Walk from Shinsakae-machi Stn. Sapporo Draft ¥500 Budweiser ¥500 Heineken ¥500 Corona ¥550 ...and more all-time specials! April 2015 NAGSPORTS Kyokushin Karate Interested in Learning Karate in English? John Wilcutt It’s no surprise that many foreigners living in Nagoya have an interest in learning some form of martial art or another, after all this is Japan. We are living in a virtual mecca of martial art opportunities. The problem is that most dojos in the area do not advertise, at least not in English. No worries, I recently sat down with a world class Kyokushin karate champion and instructor to discover what I could about learning this fascinating and challenging art right here in town. Within the word of martial arts Kyokushin is often referred to as “the strongest karate”. The name means, “The ultimate truth”. Founded by Korean-Japanese Masutasu Oyama, in 1964, kyokushin is a stand-up fighting style that emphasizes full-contact fighting and intense training methods. Sosai Oyama was born in Korea, but spent some time as a child in China where he studied the southern Chinese form of Kempo called, eighteen hands. Eventually, he moved to Japan where he studied judo and Okinawan karate, eventually earning 4th degree black belts in both arts. After years of intense training Sosai Oyama created his own style, Kyokushin karate. As a young child Hitoshi Kiyama began studying Kyokushin karate and now as an adult his name is one that immediately inspires respect within the realm of karate. Between the years of 1997 and 2003 Kiyamashihan collected such coveted titles as, World Champion (three times), All Japan Champion (two times), and European Champion (once). Currently, Kiyama-shihan is the head coach of the Japan National Team preparing them for the upcoming World Championships. When Kiyama-shihan is not winning championships or training other future champions he spends his time teaching this fine art to regular Joes, both adults and children. His dojos focus on etiquette, physical conditioning, kata (forms), and kumite (sparring). For those daring folks who want more, there are several kumite competitions held in Japan and around the world each year. The atmosphere is friendly, yet traditional. So expect to train hard, but walk out of each class with a smile (and perhaps a few bruises). If you would like to watch a class before deciding to join, Kiyama-shihan welcomes visitors at all of his dojos. There are three studios in Nagoya conveniently located in Sakurayama, Chigusa, and Tsurumai. Incidentally, the classes at Tsurumai are taught by one of Kiyama-shihan’s capable assistants, but instruction is available in English. Additionally, the Tokai Championship tournament will be held in Nagoya on March 22nd. Some of the area’s best martial artists will be competing and the tickets are reasonably priced. For more information about the dojos, classes, or the upcoming Tokai Championship call: (052)-762-5119 www.kyokushin-nagoyacentral.com (The term “Shihan” is reserved for karate practitioners who have earned a 5th degree black belt, or higher, and basically means “grand master”. The title “Sosai” is reserved for the founder of the art.) April 2015 NAGMAG 15 NAGMUSIC Jeff Kollman plays the Bottom Line April 8th 16 NAGMAG April 2015 NAGMUSIC Nag Live Daniel Ostrander Offers Up Some Sound Advice Friday 3 Nicholas Krgovich K.D. Japon (19:00 | ¥3,500) This Canadian pop singer’s music may be cool and sexy, but he simply must stop dancing in his music videos. He’s touring right now with Brooklyn-based experimental musician Deradoorian and Ikeda Yusuke of tigerMos, one of my new favorite local bands. The Sound Of Manchester Café Domina (22:00 | ¥1,500) The Hollies, The Bee Gees, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Stone Roses and (ugh) Oasis, Manchester has been on the forefront of music for decades. Listening to the mixes of DJ Jonny Dub, it’s clear that city is still leaps ahead. Saturday 4 DIRTY Club JB’s (21:00 | ¥2,000) DJ Mixture has a love of classic house music that he expresses in his crowd-moving sets as a resident of the Tokyo club scene. He’s bringing that passion to the biggest party this month, alongside local heroes AGO, Babur, Nick Edges, Matt S and more. MCs, dancers, live performances, an art show; there’s a lot happening at this party, and it’s all good. Tennessee Cats Boogeedy Boo (20:00 | ¥1,000) This rockabilly band hails from Osaka, but their sound is straight outta Memphis. This is a great chance to check out this hip sound bar in Imaike. Wednesday 8 Computer Magic Tokuzo (19:00 | ¥5,500) Electropop has a very niche market, somewhere between those old enough to remember the 80s to those young enough to have not yet learned that a Casio keyboard April 2015 is not a suitable substitute for a band. Even so, Danielle Johnson’s beautiful synth-driven music has found an impressive fan base here in Japan. Jeff Kollman Bottom Line (18:30 | ¥5,000) A guitar virtuoso, Mr. Kollman has picked, shredded and strummed the world over with some of the biggest names in the industry. Friday 10 The Club Himawari Hall (19:00 | ¥2,000) The Nagoya Players newest show, The Club by David Williamson, is a much-loved Australian drama that takes a biting look at the world of professional sports. Opening this Friday and continuing through to Sunday, tickets are still available for the five performances. Visit www. nagoyaplayers.info to reserve yours now. Saturday 11 MAXIMUM R&B Plastic Factory (22:00 | ¥2,000) I have a lot of respect for the Factory for giving bigroom love to the greatest music of the 60s that you probably never heard. The best of R&B, soul, blues and jazz played on their original vinyl by some of Nagoya’s most-knowledgeable DJs, with a special live performance from Le Virginie. Monday 13 Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Zepp Nagoya (18:00 | ¥9,000) Flying in the face of the long-standing fact that he’s an arrogant twit, Noel Gallagher’s wasn’t about to launch his first post-Oasis project without making damn sure we all knew what’s really important. Alternative names he turned down: Liam Is Dead and Look At Me, I’m Noel Fucking Gallagher. Off The Rocker Club Orca (21:00) Nagoya’s newest club is still the hottest, with lines to get in on the weekend extending down the street. Having Japanese legends Shinichi Osawa and Masatoshi Uemura in the main room is a sure way to increase the waiting time a few hours. Friday 17 Acoustic Night Coat of Arms (20:00 | ¥500) A rare treat, Tom Fallon of Ghost of Matsubara will be unplugged on this night alongside singer/songwriter Bob Vidler and wind instrument specialist, Stu West from Sydney. Stand Up Comedy Night Gotham City (19:30 | ¥2,000) There once was a bar in Imaike called MISFITS, and it was a hub of creative energy, launching the careers of several artists, musicians and DJs. One of their most-loved events was Comedy Night, started by INERTIA, a local stand-up team. In the spirit of the gone-but-neverforgotten MISFITS, INERTIA is back together at GC Live, a spot quickly becoming the new touchstone of talent. If you fancy yourself a joker, they’ll also have an open mic after the performance. Adrian Sherwood Club Mago (22:00 | ¥3,500) Adrian Sherwood’s live performances are unlike anything today’s popular DJs are doing, layering dub effects and soundbites over reggae and pop hits, making each mix an original masterpiece. Sensation X-Hall (22:00 | ¥3,500) Dance music is a wide-ranging genre, encompassing several styles from the less is more approach of minimal to the drunk-childon-the-effects-pad of EDM. This dichotomy of sounds is played out quite nice at X-Hall this NAGMAG 17 NAG¥¥¥ Apartments Affordable Shared Accommodation! Great Location! As low as Entrance Bath Bedroom ¥49,000 Per Month! Closet Closet Kitchen And Dining • Contract Is On A Per Bedroom Basis • No Key Money, No Deposit, No Realtor Fee • No Guarantor Required* • Fixed Utility Charge Of Only ¥7,500 Per Month • Minimum 3 Month Contract • All Units Include: AC, Refrigerator Washing Machine Microwave, TV, Vacuum Cleaner, Light Fixtures, Gas Stove, Dining Table, Chairs, Sofa, Coffee Table And Curtains • English TV Channels (CNN, FOX, BS1, Sky Perfect TV) • Low Cost, High Speed Internet Access. Bedroom tor Living Room Balcony ¥54,000 Per Month Free Moving Service! 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Yamada Denki www.freebell.co.jp/apt • For More Info Call: (052) 571-5055 April 2015 18 NAGMAG NAGMUSIC Venues Boogeedy Boo (Imaike) 052-364-9113 Bottom Line (Imaike) 052-741-1620 | www.bottomline.co.jp Café Domina (Sakae) 052-264-3134 | www.cafe-domina.com Club JB’s (Sakae) 052-241-2234 | www.club-jbs.jp Club Mago (Shinsakae) 052-243-1818 | www.club-mago.co.jp The Cherry Coke$ play Club Upset April 24 weekend, starting with German DJ techno duo D-NOX and Beckers. Saturday 18 ELECTRIBE Vol.8 X-Hall (22:00 | ¥3,000) And then there’s young Japanese superstar banvox, whose mixes could be used to roust coma patients, who would then promptly unplug the stereo. Thursday 24 Carlton and the Shoes Club Quattro (19:30 | ¥5,500) This Jamaican trio came to fame in the late 60s with rocksteady hits like “Love Me Forever”. Only Nagoya’s fave ska band The Rude Pressures could open for these legends. Friday 24 Olivia Newton-John Nagoya Shimin Kaikan (18:30 | ¥10,000) With a successful career spanning over 40 years of hit singles and starring roles in hit musicals (as well as Xanadu), many fans of the timeless Olivia Newton-John must be asking themselves which of the greats from her extensive songbook will be included on this tour’s playlist. This fan, however, only has one question: can she still rock a leotard? Oledickfoggy Club Quattro (18:00 | ¥3,000) THE CHERRY COKE$ Club Upset (18:00 | ¥2,800) Even more shocking then the fact that there is such a thing as Japanese Celtic punk is the fact that two of the best bands of this esoteric genre, both from Tokyo, are playing the same April 2015 night at the same time. Saturday 25 Sound Lounge MIXX Grand Opening Sound Lounge MIXX (19:30) MIXX is Nagoya’s Newest Awesome Place To Party ! Check out the stylish new night space. www.mixx-japan.com/ Club ORCA (Sakae) 052-951-7105 | www.orca.nagoya Club Quattro (Sakae) www.club-quattro.com/ Club Upset (Ikeshita) 052-763-5439 | www.club-upset.com/ Club Zion (Kamimaezu) 052-339-2331 | www.zion.gionsound.jp Mike Hawkins Club Orca (19:00) Continuing their impressive ability to lineup some of the hottest DJs from around the world, ORCA presents Danish producer Mike Hawkins and his sequence of noises and beats that I’m guessing the club kids today must love. Coat of Arms (Fushimi) 052-228-6155 | www.coatofarms.jp Dreamshade Club Zion (17:30 | ¥3,000) OK, I get why the Nordic countries make and enjoy death metal music. If I had to live in a frozen wasteland that only sees the sun for a week every year, I, too, would want to scream dark lyrics about elder gods and madness. But this band is from Switzerland, a land of peace, beautiful people and chocolate. What could they possibly know of staring into the abyss? K.D. Japon (Tsurumai) 052-251-0324 | www2.odn.ne.jp/kdjapon/ Sunday 26 RESPECT OR DIE!! Café Domina (17:00 | ¥2,500) Chiptune sensations TORIENA and SexySynthesizer are performing live to help the Respect or Die!! crew celebrate 13 years of bringing Nagoya the freshest mashups, breakbeats, electro and indie dance trax. Gotham City (Shinsakae) www.gclivenagoya.com/ Himawari Hall (Marunouchi) www.aichi-puppet.net/apc/himawari.htm MIXX (Sakae) (052) 261-3303 | www.mixx-japan.com Nagoya Shimin Kaikan (Kanayama) 052-331-2141 | www.bunka758.or.jp/scd01_top.html Plastic Factory (Imaike) 090-9894-9242 | www.plasticfactory.jp Tokuzo (Imaike) 052-733-3709 | www.tokuzo.com X-Hall (Osu Kannon) 052-265-6657 | www.x-hall.jp Zepp Nagoya (Nagoya Station) 052-541-5758 | www.zepp.co.jp NAGMAG 19 NAGEATS Los Tacos Big Tacos in Little Osu! Daniel Speight People in this country will often compliment you on your ability to use chopsticks. That’s all well and good. But in my opinion, the art of stuffing food into your gob with your bare hands is not only more natural, more impressive, more primal and more damn paleo…it’s just, plain more fun. One of these days a local is going to say something like “Daniel San, you are really good at eating like a Cimmerian at a roadside campfire, after a bloodthirsty battle with a horde of murderous mountain trolls.” And I’m just going to stare off into the distance for a while as I chew, then, when you start to think I didn’t even hear what you said, I’ll utter in a deep, confident tone, “I know”. If you’re like me and you’ve ever felt the need for a spot of of hand-held Mexican fare to get you through the week, then you may have on occasion dropped in at one of the town’s staple light dining institutions, the original Los Tacos, on the outskirts of Sakae. You may have also noticed that it’s not there anymore. This is, indeed, a case of Lost Tacos. While it’s yet to be seen whether Sakae will ever recover from this grievous blow, today we’re going to focus on the upside of the tale - and that, friends, is what Osu has gained in the process. Yes, much like a Chinese girl in an 80’s Kurt Russell movie, Los Tacos has been bundled up and transplanted to a new, and happening, and much more colorful part of town. Los Tacos was conceived by a couple of Japanese surfers, whose adventures some years back found them in Baja, Mexico. There, they discovered their love for finding their own waves went hand-in-hand with a passion for Mexican cafe-style eating. Soft-shell tacos with your choice of filling, topped with a few fresh salads, deep-fried cheese quesadillas, maybe a burrito to top it all off, and some tortilla soup. Eating like this will get you far in life. Or at least, outside the whitewater, to where the next set’s breaking. The new location, just down the side-street between Osu Kannon temple and Yoshinoya on Osu Dori, has already become a popular point of call for local foot traffic. Inside there’s 20 NAGMAG a 5-seater counter, and two high-stool tables seating 4 each. The layout is neat and simple, with easy-on-the-eyes, soft-color So-Cal artwork and decor. And cacti. Salsa music plays in the background, and Yajima San churns out orders in quick succession. The menu is basically the same as reliable fare it’s always been: Tacos, burritos, taco rice, deep-fried quesadillas, and a bunch of side-orders, including salads and empanadas. New additions to the line-up include a guacamole burrito(which is fantastic), and veggie tacos featuring a generous helping of salsa sauce, garnished with coriander. The tomato-based soups at Los Tacos are a rare delight in Japan. The tortilla soup is very popular, although my favorite is the seafood version. There’s an extensive drink menu, with not only the usual beers, but also Mexican brews like Tecate and Sol. They have all the tequila, rum, and Campari cocktails, as well as rum and tequila shots. You can also wash your meal or snack down with a selection from an extensive soft-drink menu that includes juices such as guava, mango and passion fruit. Los Tacos is a great place to drop in for a casual tide-you-over, or a full sit down pig-out. Open from 11:30 daily, last order is 21:30, and they’re closed Wednesdays. The food is great, prices are very reasonable, and there are no chopsticks. Because, really, who needs chopsticks when you’ve found Los Tacos? Los Tacos Osukannon Open 11:30~21:30 (LO) Lunch Menu 11:30~14:30 Closed Wed & 3rd Tues 1F Coop Sueihiro 2-25-12 Osu Naka-ku See Map on Page 30 Location B4 www.nagmag.jp/lostacos Tel: (052) 203-5020 April 2015 NAGEATS Now Open In Osukannon! Tacos Burritos Quesadilla ¥380 ¥490 ¥330~ Beef Chicken Pork Fish Ground Beef Shrimp Vegetable Beef Chicken Guacamole Chilli Beans Fish Plain Chicken Shrimp Ground Beef Spinach & Bacon (¥380) Take Out Available! Open 11:30~21:30 (LO) Lunch Menu 11:30~14:30 Closed Wed & 3rd Tues www.nagmag.jp/lostacos 1FCoop Sueihiro 2-25-12 Osu Naka-ku, Nagoya Tel: (052) 203-5020 Map Pg Loc Loc 30 B4 Around the corner from Osu Kannon Temple 5 minutes walk from Osu Kannon Stn Exit #2 Wed-Mon 11:30~24:00 Closed Tue (052) 201-2790 P30 / Map B4 2-21-90 Osu Naka-ku Nagoya Map Pg Loc Loc 30 D1 April 2015 NAGMAG 21 NAGBARS Critical*Hit Drink and Play at Fushimi’s Retro Video Game Lounge Daniel Ostrander Theme bars are the rage all over, and Nagoya is no stranger to the novelty. We’ve got a bar dedicated to the band KISS, more than a few for fans of Gundam and any number of ones where you can step back in time to visit the 50s or even the disco age. If you’ve got a kink or itch, there’s probably a bar for you. Even for video gamers, a group who traditionally approach socialization only through vulgar insults hurled across a high-speed internet connection. There was a time before online took hold, before the Big 3 started filching their customer base with DLC and micropayments. A time when story was more important than graphics (because they sucked), and you didn’t need the web to play two players (just a second controller). And to revisit this Golden Age of Gaming, you just have to visit Nagoya’s newest theme bar, Critical*Hit. Owner and operator Alex “call me Al” Fraioli got inspiration for his bar by visiting Genesis, a retro gaming bar in Ichinomiya, and even studied under the master there before opening his doors last November. Three months of renovation and cleaning made the space into a gamer’s paradise. The black and red aesthetic is comfortable to the eyes, while the seating is comfortable to your rear; which is a good thing, because with the extensive selection of old school games you’re going to be doing a lot of sitting. 22 NAGMAG “I wanted it to be a nice bar with video games in it”, says Al. “Customers can come for the ambiance and stay for the games.” And Al knows video games; he’s got the collection to prove it. A hardcore gamer for 24 years, he’s got nearly every console made since the original Nintendo ready to play, both in English and Japanese. Just a quick glance around the room and you’ll see all the greats: SNES, , Gameboy, Sega Genesis and even the Wii. However, according to Al, the most popular with his customers is the N64, probably due to classic games such as Mario Kart 64 and the fact that up to 4 players can drive drunk around the track at the same time. If you want to enjoy their massive game library, you only have to purchase two drinks to play all you want. The menu is normal fare, cold beer, a well-stocked list of mixers and even a few original cocktails. If you game better when drunk, you should brave a Ganondorf’s Estate Tax, a mix of absinthe, Red Bull, grenadine and lime. It’s an original brew that Al confesses he “made on the fly” when a customer pressed him for something new. Critical*Hit is open every day except Mondays from 5pm until 1am. But Al admits that he’s been known to stay open later especially when there are customers playing or he himself is in the middle of an epic session of Dragon Quest (his favorite series). If you find yourself in the middle of a game but have to catch the last train, don’t worry about losing your progress. C*H offers free memory service, so you can come back and finally defeat Mother Brain next time. Critical*Hit also hosts a number of tournaments every month. The most popular to date is the Street Fighter 2 tourney, which participants can enter for ¥1000, which comes with a free drink, and play several rounds of multiple versions of the game including Turbo and Super for a ¥5000 gift voucher. They are also available for private parties, and it’s the perfect place for a birthday party that would make 10 year old you very jealous. To get to Critical*Hit, take the Higashiyama or Tsurumai subway lines to Fushimi station, take exit #7 and walk straight along Hirokoji-doori. Take the first left and the the next right. On the left, next to a Chinese restaurant, you’ll see the sign for Critical*Hit. Head downstairs and say hi to Al. Critical*Hit Misononishi Building B1 #2 1-7-4 Sakae, Naka-ku www.criticalhitbar.com Tel: 080-3630-6430 See Map on Page 30 Location A3 April 2015 Map Pg Loc Loc 30 D3 Map Pg Loc Loc 30 A3 Commonwealth in Choja-machi! Live Music Play live at COA! coanagoyalive@gmail.com Sports On Demand If you want to watch it, we’ll play it! April Live from 8pm 4/4 Brian Cullen & Friends 4/17 Tom Fallon & Bob Vidler 4/25 Elijah Ben & Bluesmith Weekend Lunch Come and have lunch on our big deck! All The Things You Miss Including Lasagna and other food specials every week. Marunouchi Stn. Exit 5 Map Pg Loc Loc 30 B2 Exit 1 Fushimi Stn. Hub Close to Fushimi and Marunouchi Stations April 2015 052-228-6155 Tue-Thu 17:00~24:00 Fri 17:00~1:00 Sat 11:30~1:00 Sun 11:30~24:00 Closed Mon www.coatofarms.jp NAGMAG 23 NAGSERVICES The Meat Guy EXEO International The best selection of gourmet meats at great prices and much more. Shipped directly to your doorstep! Japan’s largest and most experienced dating company! The best way to meet beautiful Japanese women. Reservations required. 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(050) 5810-3977 www.exeo-international.com Offering acupuncture, shiatsu acupressure and massage therapy. 鍼灸治療、 筋肉整体、 マッサージセラピー等が受けられる 治療院。 9F New Sakae Bldg 3-23-18 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-23-18 ニューサカエビル9F (052) 951-8989 Mon-Fri 10:00~20:00 Sat 10:00~18:00 Sun / Nat Hol 10:00~17:00 www.newsakae-seitai.jp Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 April 2015 NAGSERVICES Looking for a Dentist? Get your teeth cleaned by a professional only a one minute walk from Rokuban-cho Station (Exit 2). Cleaning & Scaling only takes 20-40 minutes: Our friendly staff will make you feel welcome no matter your level of Japanese. Yamanaka Dental Clinic offers: fillings, caps, root canals, and other kinds of dental treatments, including stain removal and whitening. Feel free to ask any questions, including about anesthesia. We will answer your questions while ensuring that you feel as comfortable as possible! 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B1F, 3-15-10 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya April 2015 NAGEATS AND DRINKS Maruta Steakhouse Layers Aloha Dining Specializing in premium Japanese beef and reasonably priced wine. Open late! Conveniently located near Sakae Exit 1. Layers’ Hawaiian themed location has some of Nagoya’s best burgers, superb pancakes and lunch sets. Located next to Chikusa Aeon ステーキハウスのマルタでは、 豊富な 種類の高級国産牛とステーキに合う ワインがお値打ち価格にて味わえる! 朝4時まで営業。 1F Sanco Inn Nagoya Nishiki, 3-7-23 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-7-23 三交イン名古屋錦1F (052) 973-0141 Open Daily 17:00~4:00 Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 大人のハワイアンムードを味わいたい ならここ!あの有名グルメバーガーは もちろんのこと、 自慢のふわふわハワイ アンパンケーキやお得なランチセット を提供しています。 (052) 238-1550 Open Daily 11:00-22:00 (Delivery 11:00-21:00) www.layers-aloha.com Under JR tracks, Naka-ku Shinsakae 2-47-50 Tsurumai 名古屋市中区新栄 2-47-50 JR高架下 Jerrys Uno Shinsakae Elephant’s Nest Close to Shinsakae-machi Stn, Jerry’s Uno has an extensive menu of tacos, nachos, pizza and other yummy things. Great selection of beers. A full menu of British pub favorites and beers on tap. Dart boards and large screen TVs make this a popular hangout. Near the Hilton Nagoya. 新栄駅から徒歩すぐにあるJerry’s (052) 251-1139 Unoでは自慢のタコスと種類豊富な世 Open Daily 18:00~3:00 界各国のビールが味わえるほか、 ナチ www.jerrysuno.com/shinsakae ョス、 ピザなど様々な美味しい料理を 楽しめます。 英国パブのフードメニューや豊富な種 類の生ビールが楽しめる。 店内ではダ ーツや巨大スクリーンでスポーツ観戦 もでき、 行きつけの場所として人気。 名 古屋ヒルトンホテルのすぐ近く。 1-6-6 Shinsakae, Naka-ku Shinsakae-machi 2F 1-4-3 Sakae, Naka-ku H 11 名古屋市中区栄1-4-3 2F 名古屋市中区新栄1−6−6 Coat of Arms Hands down the best Tex-Mex in town. Authentic menu, great selection of beer and over 20 varieties of Tequila. Two floors of Commonwealth themed goodness. Popular for their big tasty burgers. A great selection of beers, outdoor seating, and non-smoking areas. メキシコ人オーナーのお店で、 本場 (052) 264-0663 Tex-Mex料理と豊富な種類のビール Mon-Sat 18:00~24:00 やテキーラ(20種類以上)が味わえる。 (Kitchen closes at 23:00) www.dosdesperados.com Shinsakae-machi 2-6-12 Nishiki, Naka-ku H 11 名古屋市中区錦2-6-12 American Dining Bar BJ Critical Hit BJ has some of the best American-style food in Nagoya along with an awesome Happy Hour: 50% off drinks (even beer!) from 17:00 to 19:00. A great place to grab a drink while playing every console from the original Nintendo through to the PS2. Great selection of games. 1F Miyagi Bldg. 3-14-22 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区栄3-14-22 宮木ビル1F April 2015 Fushimi H 09 T 07 イギリス連邦をテーマにした2階建て (052) 228-6155 Tue - Sun 11:30~24:00, Fri / Sat のオシャレなパブ。日替わりランチが 11:30~1:00, Closed Mon 人気。屋外テーブルや禁煙コーナーも www.coatofarms.jp 用意しているのが嬉しい。 名古屋市中区新栄1-8-11 藤松ビル2F ウェスタンな雰囲気とボリューミーな アメリカン料理が楽しめるBJでは、 フレアショーやポールダンス等の エンターテイメントが満載。 (052) 232-4360 Sun-Thu 17:30~1:00 Fri-Sat 17:30~2:00 www.e-nest.jp Map Page 30 Location A2 Desperados Fujimatsu Bldg. 2F 1-8-11 Shinsakae, Naka-ku T 10 初期の任天堂ゲーム機からPS2まで なつかしのゲームをドリンク片手に 楽しめるバー。 ゲームの品揃えのよ さが自慢。 (052) 963-5333 Sun-Thu 17:00~2:00 Fri, Sat, Day Before Nat Hol 17:00~3: 00 www.lightdining.co.jp Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 2F 1-7-4 Sakae, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区栄1-7-4 B1F 2号室 Fushimi H 09 T 07 Map Page 30 Location B2 (080) 3630-6430 Mon-Sat 17:00~1:00, Closed Sun www.criticalhitbar.com Fushimi H 09 T 07 Map Page 30 Location A3 NAGMAG 27 NAGMAP A B Nagoya Station C Exeo International 1 1 Nagoya 2 Meitetsu Inn Nagoya Sakura-dori 10 H 08 Peat S 02 JR Central Towers Maharaja (13F) JR Nagoya Takashimaya Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel oya n Nag kanse R J n i h S JR ESCA 3 N 100m 2 3 9 ll Unima 6 8 Nagoya Bldg. Sasashima JHS Midland Square Nishiki-dori Spiral Tower Hirokoji Maharaja’s excellent authentic Indian cuisine uses only Halal meat. Great location in the JR Central Towers. (052) 561-3331 Mon-Thu 17:00~1:00, Fri 17:00~2:00, Sat 16:00~2:00, Sun 16:00~24:00 www.pub-oxo.com Nagoya H 08 S 02 Map Page 28 Location C3 東京にある老舗インド料理の 名古屋店。 ハラルフードによる本格的 なインドカレー、 タンドリー料理などが 味わえる。 JRセントラルタワーズ内に ありとても便利。 13F JR Central Towers 1-1-4 Meieki, Nakamura-ku 名古屋市中村区名駅1-1-4 JRセントラルタワーズ 13F Peat Irish Tavern Oxo Kanayama Peat is Nagoya’s authentic Irish tavern. 100 brands of whisky, serving Fish & Chips and Beef and Guinness stew among other great pub fare. Conveniently located in the Asunal shopping complex at Kanayama Stn, OXO has a great selection of beers, stouts and ales in addition to a tasty food menu. 名古屋市中村区名駅3-15-1 名古屋ダイヤビル2号館1F 28 NAGMAG -dori OXO Meieki Located just a short walk from Nagoya Station OXO has a great selection of beers, stouts and ales in addition to a tasty food menu. Nagoya Daiya Bldg. #2 1F, 3-15-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku S 03 ter sai Cen Castle Plaza Hotel Maharaja 名古屋で本格的アイリッシュパプの雰 囲気を味わえるのがここPeat。 100種 類以上あるウィスキーを片手にシェフ 自慢のフィッシュ&チップスやビーフ& ギネスシチューをご賞味下さい。 3 Koku Oxo Nagoya Station 中村区名駅4-26-10 名駅ファーストビル1F ori Sakura-d 5 LABI Nagoya 1F Meieki First Bldg. 4-26-10 Meieki Nakamura-ku 2 4 4 Meitetsu Nagoya Meitetsu Dept. Store Kintetsu Nagoya Kintetsu Pass’e Meitetsu Mens Meitetsu Grand Hotel 名駅から徒歩数分の好立地にある OXO名駅店は、 スタウトやエールな ど豊富な種類のビールを取り揃え、 美味しいフードメニューもご用意し ています。 Nagoya International Center US Consulate 1 7 Bic Camera D H 08 Nagoya H 08 S 02 Map Page 28 Location B2 金山総合駅北口のアスナルに入ってい (052) 331-1999 るOXO金山店は、 スタウトやエールな Mon-Thu 11:00~1:00, Fri / Sat 11:00~2:00, Sun 11:00~24:00 ど豊富な種類のビールを取り揃え、 美 www.pub-oxo.com 味しいフードメニューもあります! (052) 589-3767 Sun-Thu 17:00~24:00, Fri-Sat 17:00~1:00 www.lightdining.co.jp Nagoya (052) 587-5755 Open Daily 11:00~23:00 www.maharaja-group.com S 02 Map Page 28 Location B1 Asunal Kanayama 2F, 1-17-1 Kanayama, Naka-ku Kanayama E 01 M 01 名古屋市中区金山1-17-1 アスナル金山2F April 2015 NAGEATS AND DRINKS The Curragh The 59’s A fun little Irish bar just around the corner from Sakae exit #3, The Curragh has a good selection of craft beers. Punk IPA on tap and excellent happy hour specials. American-style diner. The menu features burgers, tacos, pasta, and more. Over 30 kinds of beer. Open late! 栄3番出口から徒歩すぐの陽気でアッ トホームなアイリッシュパブ。 こだわり のクラフトビールの中でも特にオスス メのPunk IPAを是非お試しあれ! ハッピーアワーも大人気。 B1F Moriman Bldg. Nishiki 3-16-8, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-16-8 森万ビルB1F (052) 265-9737 18:00~3:00 Mon-Sat Closed Sun www.the-curragh-irishpub.com Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 アメリカンな雰囲気満載の人気店。 ハ ンバーガー、 タコスやパスタを中心と した料理と、 30種類以上もあるビー ルが楽しめる。 深夜まで営業している のも嬉しい。 B1F Tower Bldg. 3-15-10 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-15-10 タワービルB1F Smash Head Sienna Cool cafe and pub with a chill vibe. Their big and tasty burgers are excellent. close to Osu Kannon temple and station (exit #2). West Coast dining with a fusion influence. Great selection of craft beers, wine & spirits. 話題のハンバーガーはジューシー&ボ リュームたっぷりで一度食べたらやみ つきになる事間違いなし!店内はクラ (052) 201-2790 シックアメリカンな落ち着いた雰囲気。 Wed-Mon 11:30~24:00 Closed Tue 北米西海岸の風情を感じさせる落ち 着いた雰囲気のダイニングラウンジ。 クラフト ビール、 ワインに合うこだわり のお料理が楽しめる。 おしゃれな カウンターテーブルで楽しい 寛ぎの時間を過ごしてみては? 2-21-90 Osu, Naka-ku 2F ISH Izumi Bldg. 1-6-30 Izumi, Higashi-ku 名古屋市中区大須2-21-90 Osukannon T 08 Map Page 30 Location B4 東区泉1-6-30 ISH泉ビル2F Shooters Sapucai It’s easy to make friends while playing pool, darts or watching sports at this large and popular restaurant. Diverse menu of American, Italian and Mexican food! Convenient to both Sakae and the Tokyu Hotel, Sapucai offers the tastiest Brazilian food and drink in town. いつも賑わっている人気店。 ビリヤー ドやダーツをしながら、 またスポーツ 観戦をしながら楽しい出会いがあるこ と間違いなし。 2F Pola Bldg. 2-9-26 Sakae, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区栄2-9-26 ポーラ 名古屋ビル2F (052) 202-7077 Mon-Thu 17:00~1:00, Fri 17:00~3:00, Sat 11:30~3:00, Sun 11:30~1:00 www.shooters-nagoya.com Fushimi H 09 T 07 Map Page 30 Location A3 1F Aichi Sakae Bldg. 4-12-7 Sakae, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区栄4-12-7 愛知サカエビル1F Mexigan Aussie inspired steak, ribs and hamburgers. Great seafood, pasta, salads and desserts as well! Centrally located in Sakae, Mexigan offers a wide selection of tacos and other Mexican-style cuisine at reasonable prices in a fun atmosphere. B1F Nishiki 324 Bldg. 3-24-24 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-24-24 錦324ビルB1F April 2015 (052) 968-7800 Mon-Thu 17:00~23:30 Fri / Day Before Nat Hol 17:00~24:00, Sat 11:30~24:00, Sun / Nat Hol 11:30~23:30 Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location C2 (052) 898-5080 Tues-Sun 17:30-1:00 Closed Mon www.bayshore.jp/sienna Takaoka S 06 Map Page 30 Location D1 東急ホテルに近接するブラジル料理店 サプカイ。 ここ栄で美味しい本場の ブラジル料理とドリンクが楽しめます。 (052) 251-7588 ブラジルの味と雰囲気を是非 Tue-Sat 18:00~1:00 Closed Mon 味わってみては? Outback Steakhouse 古き良き時代のオーストラリアの酒場 を思わせる店内では、 ステーキ、 リブ、 ハンバーガー、 シーフード、 パスタ、 サラダ、 デザートまでボリューミーな 料理をご堪能頂けます。 (052) 971-0566 Mon-Sat 17:00~4:00 Sun / Nat Hols. 17:00~24:00 www.nagmag.jp/the-59s/ Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location D3 栄のど真ん中にあり活気がある店内で (052) 963-5333 は、 タコスをはじめとしたメキシコ料理 Mon-Thu 17:00~3:00, Fri / Sat 17:00~4:00, がお手頃価格で楽しめます。 Sun / Nat Hol 17:00~24:00 www.mexigan.jp 1F Sunstend Bldg. 3-19-24 Nishiki, Naka-ku 名古屋市中区錦3-19-24 サンステンドビル1F Sakae H 10 M 05 Map Page 30 Location B2 NAGMAG 29 A B NAGMAP C D Sakae • Fushimi • Osu 1 Sienna West Coast Chunichi Hospital 8 H&R Group Canadian Consulate 1 Sakura-dori 5 6 1 2 2B 4 3 4A 4B Bank of Japan Misono ES 9 8 4 6 New Sakae Acupuncture Clinic Hirokoji-dori 3 7 T 07 H 09 5 2 3 8 7 6 9 Shooters 16 15 Nadya Park Matsuzakaya Otsu-d Nagoya City Art Museum Osukannon T 08 Nishiki-dori 5 Nagoya Tokyu Hotel Loire Teppanyaki 12 • Naka Ward Office 14 13 • Chunichi Bldg. Sapucai Ikeda Park • 6 5 1 ori • Shirakawa Park • Nakanomachi Park 11 • Aichi Arts Center 4A 4 Mitsukoshi Sakae Gas Bldg. • Nagoya City Science Museum 10 Lachic Outback Steakhouse Hilton Nagoya 3 1 Maruei iD Cafe Elephant’s Nest Sakae Oasis 21 M 05 H 10 Hisaya-odori Critical Hit • Nagoya TV Tower The Curragh Nagoya International Hotel 1 imi 2 Fush Fuji JHS The 59s Bar Mexigan 10 Interlink 3A 3B Luce Coat of Arms Nagoya Kanko Hotel 1B Central Park Annex Maruta American Dining Bar BJ 2 1A 2A 4 3 Hotel Wing International T 06 S 04 Marunouchi 2 7 S 05 M 06 Hisaya-odori Parco 2 4 3 Yabacho M 04 Naka PO Hisaya-odori Gardens • 1 3 4 Osu ES N 2 Akamon-do Niomo n-dor 100m Bank Bar and Restaurant Hospital Hotel Tourist Information Museum 30 NAGMAG Police Station ri Smash Head Osu Kannon Los Tacos i Banshoji Bldg. Komehyo Maezu JHS Banshoji Banshoji-d 1 ori Rose Court Hotel Higashi Niomon -dori Osu-dori Post Office Restaurant School Shopping Shrine Temple Theater 9 8 7 6 Kamimaezu 10 5 4 M 03 T 09 2 3 Subway Higashiyama Line Subway Meijo Line Subway Sakura-dori Line Subway Tsurumai Line Railway Line April 2015 NAGBARS t s e B s ’ a y ! o b g a u N sh P i l g En k Sp n i r D AprilJim Beam 00 5 ¥ l ec ia onic Gin T ts! • Dar Beer! ns! ! • A l e T V S c re e e • L a rg S p o r t s ! nks! i r D • LI V E t Eat s a n d a • G re Higashiyama Line / Hirokoji-dori Exit 7 Elephant’s Nest Tsurumai Line / Fushimi-dori Hilton Nagoya Fushimi Stn. Tel: (052) 232-4360 • Open Sun to Thurs 5:30 to 1:00 / Fri & Sat 5:30 to 2:00 Map Pg Loc31 2F 1-4-3 Sakae, Naka-ku (One minute from The Hilton Nagoya)NAGMAG Loc 30 アA2 April 2015 SPE C IA L PROMOT ION Happy Weekday Monday–Thursday After Happy Hour~7pm-8pm All Cocktails 20% Off all Soft Drinks 20% Off Other Beverages 5% Off Welcome to Japan! 10% Off Show Your ID and Get Up To ALL Items ANY Time! (Kanyama Stn. 17:00~) TERMS AND C ONDIT IONS • Only ladies and foreign men may take part in this promotion. • Only drivers licenses, passports, alien cards (gaikokujin tourokushou) and residence cards (zairyu card) will be accepted as valid ID. You must show your ID with each purchase. • Discount coupons cannot be used with this promotion. • 5% Happy Hour discounts change to discounted rate. 50% OFF is not changed. • The special is 5% off for women and foreign men, and 10% off for foreign women. Nagoya Station Happy Hour: Open-7pm dori oya Nag n JR Statio Sakura- JR Central Towers Midland Square 0X0 Spiral Tower ori okoji-d Hir 17:00-01:00 Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00 Fri 16:00-02:00 Sat 16:00-24:00 Sun 1F Meieki First Bld 4-26-10 Meieki Nakamura-ku Nagoya Tel: (052) 561-3331 Kanayama Station Rt 19 Happy Hour: 5pm-7pm 11:00-01:00 Mon-Thu 11:00-02:00 Fri / Sat 11:00-24:00 Sun 0X0 Asunal (2F) N Gate Kanayama Stn. Welcome to Japan Special Also At Tacos & Nachos Asunal Kanayama 2F 1-17 Kanayama Naka-ku Nagoya Tel: (052) 331-1999 Kintetsu Yokkaichi Stn Happy Hour: Open-7pm Sakae Nishiki Happy Hour: Open-7pm Tel (052) 963-5333 1F Sun Stained Bld 3-19-24 Naka-ku, Nagoya 17:00-01:00 Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00 Fri 16:00-02:00 Sat 16:00-24:00 Sun Mon~Thu: 5:00 pm to 3:00 am (L.O. 2:30) Fri, Sat: 5:00 pm~4:00 am (L.O. 3:30) Sun & Nat Hols: 5:00 pm~12:00 am (L.O. 11:30) 4-8 Suwa-Sakaemachi Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture Jumbo Parking Mexigan Nishiki-dori Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Sakae Stn. Exit #1 Joy Joy Karaoke Sakae Ferris Wheel Hirokoji-dori Tel: (059) 356-0099 0X0 McDonalds Mizuho Lawson Toyo Karaoke JOYJOY ion i Stat hash Toyohashi Station (Shinkansen) Anettai Starbucks Shin-Toyohashi Stn. To Hamamatsu 1F Toyohashi Green Hotel 1-1 Hirokouji ,Toyohashi Tel: (0532) 56-0505 Toyota Station Happy Hour: Open-7pm Tel (0565) 32-7477 6-68-1 Nishimachi, Toyota Mon~Thu: 5:00 pm to 1 am (L.O. 12:30) Fri, Sat: 5:00 pm~2:00 am (L.O. 1:30) Sun & Nat Hols: 5:00 pm~11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00) Happy Hour Everyday! Free WiFi Internet! No Table Charge! www.pub-oxo.com Toyota -shi Station Shizoka Bank 17:00-01:00 Mon-Thu 17:00-02:00 Fri 17:00-03:00 Sat 16:00-24:00 Sun McDonalds Matsu zakaya Anettai Mexigan VITS Toyota Librar Centr al y Happy Hour: Open-7pm To Nagoya Toyota-shi Station Toyohashi Station