Consulates
Australia
Offers limited consular services for Australians by appointment only.
Brazil
Provides consular services for Brazilians and issues Brazilian visas for foreign visitors to Brazil
Canada
Offering limited consular services for Canadians in Nagoya
United States
Banking
Nagoya has two Citibank (http://www.citibank.co.jp/en/) branches for foreign-friendly cash withdrawals with a main branch in Sakae and a mini-branch in the North Tower above Nagoya Station:
Citibank Nagoya Branch
Citibank Nagoya Station Mini-Branch
There is also a 24/7 Citibank ATM across from the Meitetsu station entrance gate at the airport. As elsewhere in Japan, post offices and 7-11s also allow international ATM withdrawals.
ZIP FM 77.8
(http://zip-fm.co.jp/) site in Japanese Broadcasts Global Voice Weekend Magic a ten-minute long program in English on daily life and events in the Nagoya area for earlybirds at 5:40 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
publications
Avenues: Voices of Central Japan
(http://www.centraljapan.jp/) Quarterly magazine featuring articles on local history and culture, reviews of attractions, events, restaurants and bars. Available free at International Center and for a fee at Maruzen Bookstore in Sakae.Japanzine
(http://www.seekjapan.jp/j...) Monthly tabloid-style magazine published in Nagoya featuring a section on local events, concerts, job listings, and a restaurant/bar map and guide. Available free at numerous businesses catering to foreign residents, and at Maruzen bookstore in Sakae.RAN Magazine
(http://www.ranmagazine.com) A new magazine focused on life in Nagoya and the city's culture and arts scene. Features articles on a wide array of topics. Available online and for free at businesses catering to foreigners around the Nagoya area.Nagoya Calendar
(http://www.nic-nagoya.or....) Monthly magazine featuring event information, daily-living advice, movie & TV listings, and a community bulletin board. Available free at International Center, the Maruzen Bookstore in Sakae, and several subway stations.ET People
(http://www.et-people.com/) Small monthly magazine aimed at English learners. Offers restaurant/bar map and listings in English. Available free at numerous bars and restaurants around the city.Like other major cities in Japan, you can also pick up the Tokyo-centric English dailies The Japan Times (http://www.japantimes.co.jp/) and Daily Yomiuri (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/) at selected bookstores and convenience stores around the city or read them for free at the International Center library.
Nagoya International Center
This city-run center for newcomers to Nagoya provides useful information about upcoming local events through their free monthly publication The Nagoya Calendar (http://www.nic-nagoya.or....) available at numerous locations around the city and offers various multilingual services for foreigners on longer stays or taking up residence in the city. Their headquarters near Nagoya Station also includes a lending library with books on numerous topics in English and other languages.