15 Kamakura Museum of Literature Tomoko Kamishima In the museum garden of Kamakura Museum of Literature, 221 roses (186 varieties) burst into bloom in mid May. Here was originally..
Food Hoshino Coffee Yokohama Selena Hoy Classic Japanese-style kissaten serves hand-drip coffee, thick souffle pancakes, and comfort food in an old-time setting.
11 Activities The Beauty of Hakone's Shojin Pond Larry Knipfing HAKONE BEAUTY: See some interesting statuary, and enjoy one of the most mirror-like pond surfaces I have ever seen - Shojin Ike..
12 Culture Yokohama Waterfront Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski A walk along the Yokohama waterfront from Yamashita Park to the Minato Mirai district is especially beautiful during the blooming..
10 Culture Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine, Odawara Larry Knipfing This shrine, established in 1894, is dedicated to the great agronomist, philosopher, and economist, Sontoku Ninomiya.
Food Steaming Tonjiru Soup in Odawara Joseph Kelley If you are taking a drive along the Seishou Beach front part of Route 1 or are riding the JR Tokaido line, Nonki Tei and its tonjiru..
11 Activities Kamakura’s Gion-yama Hiking Trail Tomoko Kamishima This is the shortest trail, and the closest one from JR Kamakura Station among all the Kamakura hiking trails. The trail traverses..
Culture Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama Todd Wojnowski Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama (Oyama Afuri Jinja) is a Shinto shrine set on beautiful Mt. Oyama with amazing scenic views, a deep history..