Historical Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama Todd Wojnowski Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama (Oyama Afuri Jinja) is a Shinto shrine set on beautiful Mt. Oyama with amazing scenic views, a deep history..
Historical Yokohama Foreigners' Cemeteries Larry Knipfing A visit to the Yokohama Foreigners’ Cemetery in cherry blossom season is beautiful—a tranquil final resting place for its eter..
Historical Gokuraku Temple and Beach Walk Steve Morton Whilst the main temples of Kamakura are known to virtually everyone, many other less well known places are waiting to be discovered...
Culture Kamakura Bamboo Day 2026 Late Mar Kamakura’s much-anticipated Bamboo Day event is set to return, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty and versati..
Museums Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, Kawasaki Sarah Mathews Visit the Doraemon Museum and learn all about its creator, eat Doraemon-themed food in the cafe, and walk through a life-sized 'Dokodemo..
Culture Shonan Bread Festival 2026 Late Feb The Shonan Bread Festival is one of the largest bread-centric festivals in the region, and will include 40 participating bakeries..
Culture Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Daiyuzan Saijoji is a temple with a deep connection to the tengu, those creatures who occupy a special place in Japanese folk religion. For example, folklore..
Historical The Historical Sankeien Garden Rey Waters Sankeien Garden is a place of beauty and history in Yokohama.