Aichi
Location: Located in the center of Honshu, Japan's largest island.
Home to Nagoya, a hub city with a deep cultural history and manufacturing prowess.
Look out for: Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, Meiji Mura, and newly opened Ghibli Park
Food to try: Tebasaki (chicken wings), Red miso, and Hitsumabushi (grilled eel on rice, with assortment of condiments)
Tips: Studio Ghibli Park's new 17-acre park is still being developed, but Phase One is complete. Entry with reserved tickets only. Access: From Nagoya Station take the Higashiyama and Linimo Lines (approx. 45 minutes).