Culture Peace and Quiet at Oiso Joyama Park Hana Joy Looking for an economical retreat from the daily hustle and bustle of the city? Look no further than Oiso Joyama Park.
11 Culture Kamakura Hokai-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Hokai-ji Temple was built at the place where Hojo’s residence used to be. The temple grounds are almost always in the bloom of..
Culture Enoshima: A Day in the Life of an Island Reynald Ventura Enoshima may not be as ‘branded’ a place as its illustrious and UNESCO World Heritage Site applicant neighbor Kamakura City bu..
Activities Yokohama Doll Museum Sonia Ortiz The Yokohama Doll Museum promotes internationalism, puts Japanese culture in context, creates a timeless space that brings together..
Activities Makuyama Park's Plum Blossoms 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Makuyama Park features a mountainside covered by thousands of plum trees (and a festival) that when in full bloom in February and..
10 Culture Kamakura's Joei-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Joei-ji is one of those small, beautiful backstreet temples that Kamakura is so famous for. Built in 1606, the temple was a training..
12 Culture Kamakura's Myohon-ji Temple Larry Knipfing One reason Myohon-ji Temple is so lovely is its isolation. Way up a slope, surrounded by forest. Which is amazing considering it..
9 Culture Yokohama's Beautiful Lotus Pond Larry Knipfing Visit the beautiful lotus ponds at Yokohama's Sankei-en Garden in mid-summer. Early mornings are best when all is serene and..