Issha/Hongo

Issha and Hongo are popular areas for expat families in Nagoya as they are located between the Nagoya International School and Toyota. The entrance to the Tomei Expressway is located by Hongo station and provides excellent vehicle access to both Toyota and Okazaki. There is a wonderful selection of restaurants and cafes, as well as a number of English-speaking physicians and pediatricians located in the area. Sporting facilities are plentiful and there are a number of nice parks equipped with jungle gyms to keep the kids busy for hours. There are also several major shopping centers and an international supermarket located near Issha station. Meito-ku hosts many western style houses with gardens and proves to be the most popular area with expats due to the convenient location and facilities available.