10 Culture Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura Josef Diermair Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
Food Sometaro in Kamakura David Maher Delicious “teppanyaki” in the heart of the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Food Zama's Coffee Note Carrie Jacobs Coffee lovers must sample the house roasted, fresh brew at Coffee Note
12 Activities Daibutsu Hiking Trail, Kamakura Adeline Ong Visit the shrines in Kamakura via the Daibutsu hiking trail where you can enjoy nature above the hustle and bustle of the city
Shopping Yokohama Port Opening Bazaar 2026 Christopher Harley The Port of Yokohama opened as an international port in 1859 and there is evidence of this all over the city and port area.
Nightlife Pizza Salvatore Cuomo Todd Wojnowski The Pizza Salvatore Cuomo restaurant chain features good Italian food and a nice selection of alcohol, while being famous for...
11 Culture Yokohama's Minato-no-mieru-oka Park Tomoko Kamishima There are six pleasant parks alongside Yokohama Bay. The park furthest to the east is Minato-no-mieru-oka Park.
8 Activities Hakone's Awesome Owaku-dani Valley Tomoko Kamishima Intense energy is popping up from under the clefts of rocks all around you. Phreatic explosions are taking place right under ...
7 Culture Yokohama's Negishi Forest Park Tomoko Kamishima This park used to be a horse racetrack for over 80 years, mainly for the amusement of foreign residents. The grandstands (in ...
Beauty & Spa Chamberlain's Hakone Promenade Tomoko Kamishima Basil Hall Chamberlain spent most of his spare time in Hakone. In his memory, there is a pleasant nature trail named after h...
