Culture Spider Lilies at Saihoji Mandy Bartok Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
Food Cafe Kaeru Mandy Bartok Cafe Kaeru is a small cafe in northeastern Kamakura that serves healthy lunches and drinks. The cafe garden is a highlight, and..
Culture Yokohama Strawberry Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar The Yokohama Strawberry Festival offers visitors the chance to enjoy these delicious fruits in various ways. Strawberry samples..
7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to..
Activities Atre Kawasaki BBQ Beer Garden 2025 Mid Apr - Late Dec From July 2nd until October 24th, Atre Kawasaki is hosting a barbecue beer garden event. It includes all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink..
Food How Sake is Made Yoshi Hirasawa As sake is made from rice, local rice producers are finding a new acquirer. Therefore the brewery is actively increasing the local..
Culture Meet a Traditional Lacquerware Craftswoman Yoshi Hirasawa Toshiko Noda is a traditional lacquerware craftswoman based in Kanagawa, Japan. Kosaku Noda became her teacher and later her husband...
7 Activities Miura Kaigan Cherry Blossoms Steve Morton Although famous for its sandy beaches and summertime crowds, Miura's colorful cherry blossoms make an excellent prelude to the..