8 Activities Beautiful Plum Blossoms in Yokohama Larry Knipfing Not many visitors to Japan know about the beauty of her plum blossoms (ume). They begin to bloom in mid-winter, signaling tha...
11 Activities A Day at the Beach in Kamakura Larry Knipfing If you are in Kamakura, I highly recommend a walk down to the beach. Enjoy beach combing, watching the surfers and wind-surf...
9 Activities Enoshima Aquarium Etsuko Yamada In “Jellyfish Fantasy Hall” we can enjoy a magical atmosphere. The pool for the Dolphin Show faces Enoshima beach, so enjoy a...
Activities Fishing Park in Kaisei, Kanagawa Joseph Kelley Forest Springs Kaisei is located less than two hours from central Tokyo and has stocked ponds with over 10 species of trout a...
Activities Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Jason Kuttner Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Monk carved cavern off the beaten Kamakura path
Activities Azumayama Park, Ninomiya Peter Sidell Ninomiya's Azumayama Park in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture has relaxing lawns, great views of the ocean, and a fun big slide too.
Activities Kanagawa Shimbun Fireworks Festival 2012 Catherine Hagar August 1, 2012 The 27th Kanagawa Shimbun Fireworks Festival introduces their Symphony in Yokohama fireworks display over Yoko...
9 Activities Kamakura’s Yui-ga-hama Shore Tomoko Kamishima Yui-ga-hama is a horseshoe shaped beach that has relatively small tides. So it’s good for beginner surfers. But during summer...
12 Activities Hakone’s Ashino-ko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Because of easy access from Tokyo, her great beauty, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, Ashino-ko has become one of Japan’s ...