Accommodation The Prince Hakone Tomoko Kamishima There are so many hotels and inns in the Hakone resort area that you might have trouble deciding where to stay. If you want to..
Area Yugawara Yugawara is a beautiful little coastal town at the western-most edge of Kanagawa that boasts of plush forests, colorful mountains, onsen hot spring spas, and the deep blue of Sagami Bay. Situated..
Culture Kurihama’s Perry Park Tomoko Kamishima Since Perry came on shore at Kurihama in 1853, the history of Japan suddenly and forever changed. Perry Park is the starting point..
Shopping Origami Kaikan Abi Barber Learn about origami techniques and paper from a master of the art at the Origami Kaikan in Ochanomizu
Culture Early Cherry Blossoms in Kanagawa Tomoko Kamishima 1000 Kawazu-zakura cherry trees near Miura-kaigan Station begin to bloom in late January to early February and last for a month.
Activities Hakone Venetian Glass Museum Tomoko Kamishima If you are unlucky enough to have bad weather when you visit Hakone, this museum is a highly recommended place to visit.
Activities Yokohama's Okura-yama Park Tomoko Kamishima When the spring wind begins to blow, 200 plum trees heralding the coming of the cherry blossom season, burst into bloom at Okura-yama..
Culture The Yokohama Toastmasters Club Larry Knipfing If you are a member of Toastmasters International anywhere in the world, then I highly recommend that you drop in and visit a fellow..