Shopping Shonan Terrace Mall Peter Sidell Near historic Kamakura and Enoshima, Shonan Terrace Mall is a temple to consumerism, with four floors of stores selling a mind-boggling..
Nightlife Kamakura's Beach Bars Peter Sidell Every summer, Kamakura beach is home to dozens of funky bars and food stands right on the sand, great places for eating, drink..
Activities Joga-shima Island Hiking Course Tomoko Kamishima Joga-shima Island is a scenic seashore resort that is only 90 minutes distance from Tokyo or 60 minutes from Yokohama.
Culture Ryuko-ji Temple Antique Market Larry Knipfing Ryuko-ji Temple’s antique market is quite good. There is no charge, and sellers’ tables are spread out around the temple groun..
Culture Kamakura's Hokoku-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Hokoku-ji Temple in Kamakura has a beautiful bamboo grove. For the full effect of its beauty, go in the morning or late in the afternoon..
Culture Yokohama's Kirin Beer Village Tomoko Kamishima If you are curious about Japanese beer and how it is manufactured, taking a Tasting Tour at Kirin Beer Village in Yokohama is a..
Culture Yokohama’s Soji-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The sprawling and beautiful Soji-ji Temple in Yokohama is one of the two biggest Zen temples of the Soto sect in Japan.
Activities Mitsubishi Minatomirai Museum Harumi Inouye I am a Yokohama and Minatomirai lover but this was my first visit to the Mitsubishi Minatomirai Industrial Museum. I want to come..