Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great..
Culture Exploring in Detail: Osanbashi Pier Tomoko Kamishima Osanbashi Pier is wonderful. It affords a magnificent view in every direction. and is really a splendid place.
6 Temples & Shrines A Winter Day at Hasedera Temple Hana Joy Though it can be a little chilly, winter is an excellent season to visit Hasedera Temple in Kamakura.
Culture Samukawa Curry Festival 2026 Late Feb The Samukawa Curry Festival celebrates not just Japanese curry, but curries from other parts of the world including Thailand and..
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..
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 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..