Culture The Fine Art of Kamaboko Making Carol Akiyama Make your own loaf of kamaboko and chikuwa skewer while learning about the cultural history of fish paste in Odawara, a seasi...
Culture History of the Russian Matryoshka Elena Lisina The history of the Russian nesting doll named "Matryoshka" started in Japan.
23 Culture Komainu Lion-like Statues Elena Lisina One can meet Komainu lion-like statues in many places in Japan, so they are one of the symbols of Shinto sacred places.
18 Culture Core of Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine; the center of Kamakura, the first capital of the samurai.
17 Culture Lotus Flowers at Sankeien Garden Takako Sakamoto Lotus flowers at Sankeien Garden in Yokohama dance wildly in a sea breeze from Yokohama Bay.
19 Culture First Time Visit to Sankeien Garden Takako Sakamoto Sankeien Garden, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Honmoku, Yokohama
14 Culture Yokohama Port Festival 2016 Meg Sing The 35th Yokohama Port Festival commemorates the opening of the port in 1859. It is held at Rinko Park and a popular firework...
Culture Shomyoji Temple: Yokohama Day Trip Ada Wilkinson Hidden within the vast city of Yokohama is a quiet Buddhist temple with a rich history.
Culture Fujisawa Ukiyo-e Museum Rey Waters A history lesson about the Fujisawa area featuring Ukiyo-e paintings from various artists.
9 Culture Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru Takako Sakamoto Yokohama's Landmark Tower and Nippon Maru, a unique collaboration of 20th & 21st technology.