Culture Yokohama Kantei-Byo Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Kantei-byo (関帝廟) is a Chinese shrine dedicated to “Kanwu” who is a famous general in the well-known Chinese historical nov..
Culture Zen at Kamakura's Kencho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima It was Saturday afternoon and I was at Kencho-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura. A few minutes before two o’clock a bell rang to sign..
Food Yokohama's Tasty Aoba-Honkan Tomoko Kamishima Aoba is a casual and friendly restaurant situated on a convenient side street in Yokohama Chinatown. The food they serve is really..
Food Heichin-ro in Yokohama Chinatown Tomoko Kamishima Heichin-ro (聘珍楼) is one of the biggest and highest-grade Chinese restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown. It is situated in the m..
Food Kita-kamakura's Kyorai-an Tomoko Kamishima Although most Zen practitioners do not eat meat, the stew here is Zen-like because it is quite simple: Big chunks of meat and carrots..
Culture Yokohama's NYK Maritme Museum Yumi Imai If you asked me: “Which building in Yokohama is the best?” I would answer: ”The NYK Maritime Museum”.
Culture Myohon-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Myohon-ji is an absolutely gorgeous temple, just ten minutes on foot from Kamakura Station. The funny thing is, most people do..
Transportation The Akai-kutsu Bus Tomoko Kamishima I think the best way to do a one-day trip in Yokohama is to get a “Minato Burari Ticket” and use it for the Akai-kutsu bus. Yo..