Culture Shomyoji Temple Shomyoji Temple (称名寺), was founded by Hojo Sanetoki in 1258 and has been declared a National Treasure in 1922.
Historical Hakone’s Mt. Komagatake Tomoko Kamishima We can reach the top of beautiful Mt. Komagatake in only 7 minutes by using a comfortable and convenient ropeway. The ropeway’..
Museums Fascinated by Odawara Castle Abby Rodriguez Odawara Castle was built in the 15th Century and was used as the Hojo Clan residence. It soon became the largest castle in medieval..
7 Historical Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji temple..
12 Culture Fireworks Festival in Rinko Park Tomoko Kamishima Port city Yokohama holds a few fireworks festivals each year. And on that night, young girls usually dress up and show off their..
Historical Negishi Racetrack Grandstands Tomoko Kamishima There is a mysterious ruin at Negishi Forest Park. Three big towers stand high on a hill. They are connected to one another at the..
Culture Tutan’Nya’men Day at “MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN” 2025 May 6th 2025 Past Event On May 6th, pet lovers and history buffs can come together for a unique Golden Week event at the immersive “MYSTERY OF TUTANKH..
13 Culture The Beautiful Moss Stairs of Sugimoto Temple Lily Kanazawa Street's Sugimoto Temple is famous for being the oldest temple in Kamakura. Along its stone steps is a small, red Niomon..
