Culture 10 Free Things to do in Kamakura Isabelle Despert Okumura Kamakura, just an hour away from Tokyo, is one of the most visited cities in Japan. From beaches, shrines and temples, to hiking..
Food My Trip to Yokohama Chinatown Elena Lisina Yokohama Chinatown is a popular place for shopping and food with local people as well as tourists.
Culture Daruma Market of Kawasaki Daishi Elena Lisina Daruma is traditional Japanese doll usually purchased before the New Year, but in Kawasaki Daishi, one can find a great variety..
11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some..
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine...
Food Suzuhiro Kamaboko in Odawara Robert Thomas A visit to the Suzuhiro Kamaboko Village to make, eat, and experience a traditional Japanese culinary speciality.
12 Activities Kamakura's Rokkoku Hiking Course Steve Morton Kamakura's Rokkoku Kensan Hiking course takes you through the backend of Kamakura whilst offering some fine hilltop views of..
Food Menba Hamatora Tom Roseveare Menba Hamatora (麺場浜虎) serves up several varieties of ramen at this hidden gem of a ramen shop just north of Yokohama station.