Museums Enoshima’s Iwaya Caves Tomoko Kamishima Iwaya are caves on Enoshima island which have been eroded by tides for thousands of years and elevated from the sea by repeated..
Museums Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly..
Culture Ebina Booze Fest 2026 Early Jun Ebina Booze Fest brings together 16 craft breweries, mostly from Kanagawa, offering a rare chance to sample local brews all in one..
Culture Hakone Gora Park Kim Bergström With a history dating back to 1914, Hakone Gora Park in Kanagawa is a fantastic destination to enjoy year-round floral beauty. Laying..
Culture Kanagawa’s Misaki Fish Market Tomoko Kamishima The Misaki Market is quite famous for the fishing, landing and dealing of tunas. They use a bid system to buy and sell.
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kenchoji Temple Peter Oxley Throughout the centuries, Kenchoji has witnessed its fair share of death, rebirth and reconstruction.
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Traditional household items in the minka-house remain to this day. Although their appearance has changed, the names and essence..