Culture Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain Alena Eckelmann When Japan’s most famous poet, Matsuo Basho, was bitten by the travel bug
Culture Oyama Jinja Iwakuraji Kerrie Hankinson Of particular note I would suggest Hana Matsuri, or the celebrations for
Food Shin's Sushi in Zama Jason Kuttner clientele, until 7 or 8 years ago when an American pilot from the nearby Atsugi
Activities Kasadera Kannon Temple Chris Glenn Two stone memorials feature haiku poems written by the Haiku Master Matsuo
Culture Discover the Satoyama Gregory Patrisse One of the big events they have is Furukawa Matsuri, an important festival
Planning Visiting Hiroshima with Kids JJ Walsh a local festival like Yokogawa or Flower festival in Spring, Hoozuki matsuri
Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford The accompanying Ume Matsuri (Plum Festival) is a great place to pick up