7 Culture Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple Steve Morton For anyone wanting to venture a little off the beaten track, be sure to visit Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple where you will find ma..
Nightlife Bar Star Dust Kotaro Toda This beloved bar on Yokohama's wharf may have missed the Korean War, but it was no stranger to the war effort, serving as a..
Activities Soleil Hill Nanohana Festival 2025-2026 Late Dec - Late Mar From mid December until late March, Yokosuka Soleil Hill hosts their annual nanohana festival. The nanohana plants here are cultivated..
Activities Miyagase Christmas 2025 Late Nov - Late Dec The annual Miyagase Christmas event includes a massive decorated native fir tree at the Miyagase Lakeside Park, fireworks displays,..
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Traditional household items in the minka-house remain to this day. Although their appearance has changed, the names and essence..
Culture Old Tokaido Road Hike - Part 1 Rey Waters A hike along the Historic Old Tokaido Road from Hakone to Mishima.
Activities Sunflower Festa at Soleil Hill 2026 Late Jul - Late Aug From mid-July until late August, Yokosuka Soleil Hill is filled with the color of approximately 100,000 sunflowers in bloom. On..