13 Culture JR Funaoka Station in Miyagi Takako Sakamoto A 30 minute train ride from Sendai, JR Funaoka Station in Miyagi is a starting point to explore the beautiful 1000 Cherry Trees..
9 Culture Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru Takako Sakamoto Yokohama's Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru, a unique collaboration of 20th & 21st technology.
Culture TOP Museum's Special Movie Theater Takako Sakamoto Reopened Tokyo Photographic Art Museum's movie theater shows rare documentary films.
Culture Lotus Flowers at Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Pink and white lotus flowers in the ponds at Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura
15 Culture Romantic Night at Yokohama Bayside Takako Sakamoto Romantic night illumination at Yokohama Bayside Area
Culture Namahage Sedo Festival 2026 Early Feb (Nakuko wa inee ga?) or “Are there any naughty kids around?”
18 Culture Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
18 Nightlife A Night Out at Red Brick Warehouse Takako Sakamoto Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse; a retro-looking, romantic building on Yokohama Bay.
