Culture Pikachu Outbreak Early - Mid Aug From 6 to 12 August 2019, Pikachu Outbreak will take place for the sixth running year at Yokohama's Minato Mirai - expect to..
Culture Ōfuna Kannon Temple in Kamakura Nathan Eden Ōfuna Kannon is an immense, striking white statue which overlooks the Ōfuna Station area and offers protection for those who c..
Culture Lighting Up Yokohama's Past Emi Takahata The first gas lamp in Japan lit up in Yokohama's Bashamichi in 1872. This article explains how the local community, the Bashamichi..
Arts & Crafts History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
9 Gardens & Parks Yokohama's Beautiful Lotus Pond Larry Knipfing Visit the beautiful lotus ponds at Yokohama's Sankei-en Garden in mid-summer. Early mornings are best when all is serene and..
Culture Yokohama Strawberry Festival Early - Mid Feb The Yokohama Strawberry Festival offers visitors the chance to enjoy these delicious fruits in various ways. Strawberry samples..
Culture Two Days in Kanagawa Prefecture Rey Waters Exploring some of Kanagawa Prefecture's top attractions in this action packed two-day itinerary. From samurai to Mount Fuji,..
Culture Rent-a-Dog at Yokohama Trimming Jessica A Paje Yokohama Trimming School primarily nurtures the professional dog groomer, but also provides dogs for rental. Dog rentals are per..