7 Facts About Itadaki That Make It Ideal for Corporate Visitors
A few months ago, I received a message from a guest who had visited Itadaki while on a business trip to Nagoya for a Toyota-related supplier meeting. He wrote to say that the meal had been the one moment of his trip that felt genuinely his — not a hotel restaurant recommended by the concierge, […]
5 Reasons Itadaki Is the Best Business Lunch in Nagoya
You have a full afternoon of meetings scheduled. Your Nagoya visit is just one night — maybe two — and you want a lunch that is genuinely memorable, not just convenient. Something that works as a conversation starter with Japanese colleagues, something that shows you went beyond the hotel restaurant, and something that you will […]
How Do I Impress My Team With a Nagoya Business Lunch?
Not long ago, a guest reached out to me through Instagram with a question I hadn't quite heard before: "I'm bringing my international colleagues to Nagoya for a site visit — where should I take them for lunch to make a real impression?" He wasn't just looking for somewhere decent. He wanted a lunch that […]
What Is the Best Solo Lunch Spot for Business Travelers in Nagoya?
For the business traveler on a tight schedule, lunch in an unfamiliar city can feel like a low-priority checkbox — grab something nearby, eat quickly, move on. But here's the thing: some of the best meals of your life happen precisely in those stolen midday hours, in cities you didn't expect much from. Nagoya is […]
Can I Have Quick Wagyu Lunch During My Nagoya Business Trip?
Yes — and not just a quick lunch, but one you'll be talking about long after your business in Nagoya is wrapped up. A few months ago, a guest stopped by Itadaki on his own, briefcase still in hand, and mentioned he had only 90 minutes between a morning meeting at a Toyota-related facility and […]
Where Should I Have Business Lunch Near Toyota Museum?
If your Nagoya itinerary includes a visit to the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology — or a technical visit to one of the many Toyota-related facilities in the area — you're probably wondering where to have a proper lunch that doesn't feel like a rushed obligation. The good news: Nagoya has a genuine […]
Discover the New Nagoya Specialty in the Land of Warlords
Nagoya has always been a city that rewards those who look a little closer. This is, after all, the land that gave Japan Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu — three warlords who reshaped an entire nation not by following the obvious path, but by seeing possibilities where others saw only obstacles. It feels […]
If You're Following the Three Great Warlords' Trail, Add Itadaki
A while back, a guest stopped by the counter after finishing his bowl and said something that stuck with me. He'd spent the morning at Nagoya Castle, then walked through the old streets thinking about Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu — the three warlords who shaped Japan. He'd done this route before, on a previous trip. […]
When Visiting Atsuta Shrine, Choose Itadaki for Your Lunch
Here's the short answer: if you're visiting Atsuta Shrine and planning lunch in Nagoya afterward, go to Itadaki — and book your Horai Wagyu in advance. With only 10 bowls available each day, this ultra-rare wagyu sells out fast, and walk-in visitors who arrive even slightly late during peak hours often miss it entirely. Below, […]
Guest Story: A History Fan Discovers Modern Rare Wagyu in Osu
A few weeks ago, I received a message on Instagram that genuinely made my day. A visitor from overseas — a self-described samurai history enthusiast who had spent the morning at Nagoya Castle — wrote to tell me that he had almost given up finding us. He had been wandering the back streets of Osu […]