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Okazaki has a population large enough to support a wide range of sports, cultural activities, events and festivals. It is easy to enjoy a wide range of activities cheaply, and the local citizens are usually very open and invite foreign residents and students to join in community activities.

Short Cuts: Airport - Locations Airport - Request Pickup Airport - Arrival Schedule Airport - Meeting Place Station - General info Station - Meeting Place Map - Local area Map - Local trains Map - Shinkansen Map - Okazaki city Guide - Travel time/costs Guide - Things to see and do... Guide - Events and festivals

Whether you are planning a long term or short term stay, there is plenty to do.

Okazaki has a rich history. Temples such as Daijuji, Takisanji, shrines such as Iga Hachiman, the castle, or visiting traditional businesses such as Hatcho Miso to see how they make the Miso paste etc offer the chance to see what Japan looked like before it was concreted over. The local population have a keen pride in the city's history and asking locals about the city is an easy way to get some good Japanese practice.

If you are interested in sports, there is a wide range of facilities ranging from tennis to football and martial arts. For fun with a bit of adventure try fishing with your hands for Ayu fish in the Otogawa river, boating on Lake Mikawa, kayaking or even paragliding. There are also many good cycling and jogging routes if you want to keep fit and a low cost City Gym.

Mindscape Art Museum

If you are interested in the Arts, then the Mindscape Museum, Nob Gallery and the City Art Museum offer opportunities to check out the scene. There are also many interest groups that you can join if you want to participate in making arts or craft.

Music and contemporary culture vultures can easily spend hours in Tower Records or the many smaller CD shops (including second hand of course) or see some live music at CAM - a local live house, or disappear into one of the many Manga or book stores.