10 Culture Matsunaga Memorial Hall in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsunaga Memorial Hall is a well-preserved old Japanese..
12 Festivals Hiratsuka Hachimangu Shrine Carrie Jacobs Bonbori Matsuri (500 Lanterns festival) at Hiratsuka Hachimangu Shrine in Hiratsuka-City
Museums Yokohama Art Triennale Saskia Gilmour The Yokohama Triennale is one of Japan's biggest art events, celebrated every three years in the portside city of Yokohama..
12 Temples & Shrines Unique Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama Larry Knipfing Josen-ji Temple is best known for its labyrinth of ancient caves. The caves are indeed impressive. But while I was there, I was..
Festivals Spring in Verny Park, Yokosuka Abby Rodriguez Spring time is the mark of a new beginning. A fresh start, and with flora blooming in an exquisite variety of different hues!
Historical Yokohama’s Narita-san Temple Larry Knipfing If you are in the Minato Mirai area and would like to see something a little more ‘Japanese traditional’, then take a stroll u..
7 Culture December in Yokohama Park Steve Morton Famous for being home to the Yokohama ‘DeNA Baystars’, baseball team, Yokohama Park is a surprisingly colorful place to visit ..