Nakamura-ku centers on bustling transit hub Nagoya Station and a surrounding core of office towers and department stores. High-rise mall Midland Square overlooks the city and has the Sky Promenade viewing platform, while shoppers and commuters fill nearby cafes, sushi bars, and izakaya pubs. Zepp Nagoya concert hall draws big-name pop and rock bands and, nearby, park paths and sports fields line the Shonai River.