Museums Equine Museum of Japan and Pony Center Shinya Ota Yokohama is the birthplace of western-style horse racing in Japan
18 Temples & Shrines Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
Culture Kenchoji Temple Kenchoji is Kamakura’s oldest Zen temple and is recognized as the top temple of the city’s Five Great Zen Temples. It was originally founded by regent..
11 Street & Urban Yokohoma at Night R.S. Reynolds Night scenes in Yokohama on the walk from Minato Mirai to Chinatown
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..
Culture Myohonji Temple Myohonji, located in the heart of Kamakura, is one of the oldest Nichiren-sect temples of Japanese Buddhism. Despite its city location, the temple is..
Culture Hiking the Miura Alps Steve Morton Hiking Coast to Coast along the southern interior of the Miura 'Alps' is a fairly easy day trip.
Museums Negishi Forest Park, Yokohama Steve Morton ‘Negishi Shinrin Koen’ is more than 1800 square meters. Originally built as a racing track in 1867, it was home to the first w..