Kamakura is pure Japan. Often called “the little Kyoto”, Kamakura has hundreds of temples scattered around the hilly, green city and is only 1 hour from Tokyo by train. Kamakura is also where the first samurai government was established in 1185. The very first shogun, Minamoto-no Yoritom..
Yokosuka Yokoso! Welcome to Yokosuka! The "other" Yoko, a city in Kanagawa located far down the Miura Peninsula, is filled with rich Naval history. Enclosed by the sea to the East and West, and with a population of almost half a million people, it is without a doubt a center for the sh..
Specialising in soba and grilled skewers, Jinenjoan opened in Yokohama's Aobadai area in Feb 2018 promising to liven up the typical soba restaurant experience, turning it from an individual to a fun, relaxed group setting. First up the soba here ..
Shironosea Seafood Restaurant & Seaside Lounge is one of the eateries located in Yokohama's Marine and Walk shopping complex. It’s in the perfect location to enjoy a delicious meal and a view of the sea. Dining here gives you the opport..
Yokohama Chinatown, or Chūkagai, is the largest in Japan. It’s located in central Yokohama. A large number of Chinese stores and restaurants can be found in the streets of Chinatown. Various events and festivals such as Chinese New Ye..
Hoshino Resorts KAI Hakone invites you to discover this rural, riverside retreat, nestled away in a secluded valley and promising lush woodland views alongside local luxuries from the comfort of the ryokan rooms and hot spring waters. Just off the Ol..
Yokohama has so much to offer that very few people really know what is actually available. It is a walkable city with something interesting around every corner. One way to discover many of the famous attractions is to find a hotel with a central loc..
Located only a short walk from Kawasaki station and amongst the hustle and bustle of Isago; Hotel on the Marks is the perfect place to base yourself for your stay in Kawasaki. Chic, clean and cheap seems to be the mantra for this boutique style hotel..
It took just one hundred and sixty years to transform this sleepy fishing village into the second largest city in Japan. After two centuries of isolation, Japan pressured by Commodore Matthew C. Perry’s fleet relented and agreed to open four po..
Sown by the wind and not by man, You are fairest of the spring blossoms – Yamazakura. The valleys are burning with spring beauty. It’s time to go for a walk or a hike. There are blossoms whose existence you only come to discover when t..
A French Bulldog and the Cherry Blossoms Not all cherry blossoms are created equal. Some are darker pink, others are lighter ones. There may be a hundred and one shades of pink among the sakura in Japan. Some have five petals; others have more than a..
