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Why Is Nagoya Often Called a “City People Pass Through”? The Geopolitics of a Gateway City Between Tokyo and Osaka
Nagoya is one of Japan’s largest cities, yet it is often described as a place travelers pass through between Tokyo and Osaka. From Nagoya Castle and the Tokaido to the Shinkansen, the Port of Nagoya and the surrounding manufacturing economy, this article examines the strength and invisibility of Japan’s great intermediate city. -
The Geopolitics of Kanagawa: Why a Prefecture Next to Tokyo Has Its Own Economy of Seas, Mountains, and Cities
Kanagawa Prefecture is often described simply as a place next to Tokyo. Yokohama, Kawasaki, Shonan, Kamakura, and Hakone are all widely recognized names in J...
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