Culture Negishi Forest Park Known in Japanese as ‘Negishi Shinrin Koen’, this is one of the largest parks in Yokohama with a surface area covering over 1800 square meters. Originally..
Culture Verny Park Originally opened in 1946 and revamped in 2001, Verny Park (ヴェルニー公園) is a French styled garden overlooking Kanagawa’s Yokosuka Port. The park..
Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2024 Early Jul Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.
Culture Kotoku-in 4 (1Review) Kotoku-in is the more common name for Taiizan Kotoku-in Shojosen-ji in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. This Jodo-shu Buddhist temple is known for its Daibutsu,..
Culture Kamakura by Bicycle Nicole Bauer Compared to the many times I went to explore the city by foot, I experienced Kamakura in a completely different way.
Culture Horiyoshi III Tattoo Museum Jasper Wilkins Horiyoshi III is a well-known tattoo artist specializing in traditional full body Japanese tattoos. The artist uses a traditional..
Culture Iris and Water Lily Festival 2024 Mid Jun - Early Jul The annual Iris and Water Lily Festival is held at the Odawara Flower Garden from early June to early July, and it includes around..
Culture Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival 2024 Late Aug The Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival is a summer tradition in Asahi ward, and the event has been running for over 30 years.