Culture Hokoku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. But it’s not the only charm of this temple.
Culture Realism of Life 2020 Kim Bergström Japanese painting has changed with modernization, and The "Realism of Life: Masterpieces of Nihonga" exhibition explores this...
Activities Plum Blossoms in Jomyo-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima When plum blossoms come out at Jomyo-ji Temple, I feel that spring has come to Kamakura. It might be a bit chilly, but I can...
Culture Connections: 150 Years of Modern Art in Japan & France 2020-2021 Kim Bergström The POLA Museum of Art in Hakone is celebrating the connection between Japan and France throughout 150 years of modern art. U...
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...
Nightlife Yokohama's Jazz Bar Far Out Peter Sidell Close to Kannai station in central Yokohama, Jazz Bar Far Out has nightly performances in a laid-back atmosphere, to enjoy ov...
Culture The Hakone Eki-den Museum Larry Knipfing THE BIG RACE: The Hakone Eki-den Museum features photos, history, videos, mementos, and gift shop. The museum is located at t...
Beauty & Spa Kanagawa’s Joga-shima Island Tomoko Kamishima Joga-shima Island is a scenic seashore resort that is only an hour and a half distance from Tokyo. There is a lot to do here,...
Fudo Myo-o & His Flunkies at Jojuin Takako Sakamoto Fudo Myo-o & his Flunkies at Jojuin Temple in Kamakura: The principal image of Fudo Myo-o will ensure successful love relatio...
Activities Tiwal Japan in Hayama’s Kayak Race Meg Sing Hayama Sailing College’s hosts its annual kayak race at Morito Beach and Tiwal Japan gives people a chance to try out its beg...
Culture Akiko Endo at Hiratsuka Art Museum 2021 Peter Sidell The art museum in Hiratsuka, close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, is holding a large-scale exhibition of works by a...
Culture Kodue Hibino Exhibition: Forest Closet 2021 Kim Bergström A limited-time event at Yokohama's Sogo Museum of Art will look at a variety of costumes designed by Kodue Hibino, in an even...
Activities Hakone Spring 2021 Rey Waters Just a quick getaway from the city will bring you a day of adventure, with something of interest for everyone. Beautiful sce...
Food French Afternoon Tea at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu 2021 Kim Bergström From June 1st (Tuesday) to July 15th (Thursday), the Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu is hosting a French-themed afternoon tea event ...
Culture Killing Time in Odawara Reynald Ventura While waiting for my friends to arrive at Odawara on our way to Hakone, I decided to walk around the station a little bit; I ...
