Kanagawa does winter lights differently depending on where you go. You can walk through a resort covered in six million LEDs at Sagamiko, see Enoshima sparkle around its Sea Candle, or stand beneath the giant Christmas tree at Miyagase. And that’s before getting to Yokohama’s waterfront light shows and Christmas market. I’ve rounded up nine […]
5 Best Yokohama Illuminations in 2026
If you’re looking for Yokohama illuminations in 2026, you’re in for a lovely winter evening. Seasonal light displays are one of the things this country does exceptionally well. Yokohama is particularly good at it. The harbour, the historic buildings and the wide pedestrian areas around Minatomirai give the lights plenty of room to shine. This […]
Kamakura in January: The Best Time for Mt. Fuji Views & No Crowds
Transparency Note: This post may contain affiliate links. If you book or buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the blog! If you ask the internet when to visit Kamakura, you are going to get blasted with photos of Hydrangeas in June or […]
Strawberry Picking in Yokohama: The Ultimate Guide for Travelers
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the blog and keeps the content free! Okay, can we talk about the smell for a second? The moment you step into one of these greenhouses, […]
5 Japanese Drugstore Essentials for Surviving Winter Dry Skin (Mom Approved)
Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the blog and keeps the content free! When I first moved to Yokohama, I thought I was totally prepared for the cold. I bought the puffer […]