8 Culture Enoshima Island Sleiman Azizi Close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Enoshima Island is an easily overlooked tourist spot. Made famous by its shrines,..
Activities Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri Kim Bergström The Kaisei Machi Ajisai Matsuri is an annual festival dedicated to all things hydrangeas. The event boasts over 5000 of these beautiful..
Culture Killing Time in Odawara Reynald Ventura While waiting for my friends to arrive at Odawara on our way to Hakone, I decided to walk around the station a little bit; I h..
30 Activities The Coast of Sagami Bay Elena Lisina Exploring the coast of Sagami Bay is a great way to spend some leisure time. In summer it’s good for swimming and other water ..
Accommodation Hotel Almont Inn Shonan Fujisawa Elena Lisina Fujisawa is located close to such popular tourist destinations as Enoshima and makura. A traveler can get everything necessary for..
Culture Praying Before the Goddess of Mercy Reynald Ventura This is an account of a short trip to Hasedera of Kamukara in the summer. Among other things, the traveler discovers Kakigara Inari..
6 Culture Kamakurabori Artisans at Work Kim Bergström Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is renowned for a special kind of lacquerware unique to the region called kamakurabori. Watching..
Culture Small Town, Great History: Kamakura Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) Kamakura is an ancient city that has its history tied with that of Japan. Throughout the centuries this cultural and historical..