Kotsu Shimbun’s “Stroll Master” collaborates with Nagoya’s local government for the first time! We will be publishing “Nakagawa Stroll,” a free magazine promoting the charms of Nakagawa Ward!

[Koto Newspaper’s “Stroll Master” collaborates with Nagoya’s local government for the first time!] We’re publishing “Nakagawa Stroll,” a free magazine promoting the attractions of Nakagawa Ward! ​
Koto Newspaper Co., Ltd. Press release: October 20, 2025 To Members of the Press [Kotsu Shimbunsha’s “Stroll Master” collaborates with a Nagoya local government for the first time!] We’re publishing “Nakagawa Stroll,” a free magazine promoting the charms of Nakagawa Ward! A collaboration has been realized between the popular Tokyo metropolitan walking magazine “Stroll Master” and the local government of Nagoya! “Stroll Master,” a metropolitan area walking magazine for adults published by Kotsu Shimbunsha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshimichi Ito), has partnered with Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, to publish a free magazine called “Nakagawa Stroll,” promoting the ward’s attractions.
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In response to passionate requests from residents for more information on Nakagawa Ward’s attractions, “Stroll Master,” a pioneering walking magazine popular in the Tokyo metropolitan area, collaborated with a local government in Aichi Prefecture for the first time (according to our research) to produce this magazine. The magazine delivers in-depth, real-life information from the editorial team’s unique perspective on walking spots in each area of ​​the ward, history and culture, popular “local Chinese restaurants,” the “skills and flavors of long-established companies,” and locally grown “Nagoya vegetables.” Why not take a “Nakagawa Stroll” to discover and rediscover the charms of Nakagawa Ward that you may have thought you knew about but didn’t know about before?
(1) Contents of free magazine • We’ve divided Nakagawa Ward into three areas: eastern, central, and western, and are introducing the gourmet food and walking spots in each area! • “The Great Encyclopedia of Local Chinese Restaurants” is a special feature that brings together local, beloved “local Chinese restaurants” that are also popular in the media. • Features in-depth articles on a wide range of topics, including Nakagawa Ward’s history and traditions, long-established companies, festivals, and agricultural products. • Number of copies published: 25,000 copies (free distribution) • Specifications: A4 full color 24 pages • Distribution starts: Monday, October 27th (while supplies last). Limited advance distribution will be available at the Nakagawa Community Festival venue (Tsuyuhashi Park, etc.) on Sunday, October 26th. • Distribution locations: Nakagawa Ward Office, Tomita Branch, Nakagawa Lifelong Learning Center, Nakagawa Library, Tomita Library, Nakagawa Cultural Small Theater, Tsuyuhashi Sports Center, Nakagawa Ward Social Welfare Council, and other public offices within the ward. Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line Takahata Station, Aonami Line (Omoto Station, Arako Station, Minami-Arako Station, Nakajima Station) Nagoya City Tourist Information Center, some restaurants and commercial facilities, etc.
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(2) Publication of special website To coincide with the publication of the free magazine, a special website will be open for a limited time! You can enjoy “Nakagawa Sanpo” on your computer, smartphone, tablet, and more. • Release date: October 20, 2025 – end of October 2026 (planned) The PDF version of the magazine will also be available for download from the Nakagawa Ward official website after the distribution date. Special website here ​
(3) Enjoy walking around town with the digital map “Stroly”! Stroly is a GPS-linked online map service operated by Stroly Inc. You can enjoy walking around the city while viewing the illustrated map on your smartphone. By turning on GPS when you’re there, you can check your current location and information about nearby spots at once. You can also use it to study spots you’re interested in before heading out. Use Stroly to explore the city in real time!
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(4) Contact information Nakagawa Ward Office, Nagoya City (Ward
Administration Department, Planning and Accounting Division) TEL: 052-363-4383 Kotsu Shimbun Co., Ltd. Tokai Branch