8 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Myohon-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Elegant pink flowers bloom in mid April at Myohon-ji temple. Although this temple is very close to JR Kamakura Station, it always..
Culture Meet a Traditional Japanese Pottery Craftsman Yoshi Hirasawa Deep in the mountains of Matsuda (Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture), Yasuro Yamamoto is still refining his art. At 20,..
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Hokai-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Hokai-ji Temple was built at the place where Hojo’s residence used to be. The temple grounds are almost always in the bloom of..
Culture Peace and Quiet at Oiso Joyama Park Hana Joy Looking for an economical retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than Oiso Joyama Park.
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Yokohama Elena Lisina Yokohama has its own unique spirit and the face of a futuristic city. It’s one of the most loved places among Japanese for wee..
12 Street & Urban Onshi Hakone Park in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Strolling around Onshi Hakone Park and enjoying several kinds of cherry trees and a great view of Mt. Fuji over the lake will make..
Culture Suzuhiro Oden Festival 2022 Jan 11th - Feb 28th 2022 Past Event The Suzuhiro Oden Festival allows visitors to sample oden served up in various ways, including curry oden, yuzu oden, and more.
Museums Equine Museum and Pony Center Rey Waters Equine Museum of Japan and Pony Center - Yokohama; a history of Japanese horse racing with hands-on exhibits, an art gallery and..