November is a funny month in Kanagawa. The autumn leaves are still putting on a show, but Christmas decorations are already appearing in shopping centers, and the evenings are getting cold enough to make an outdoor dinner feel like a questionable life choice. I love this stretch of the year, especially when the temple leaves […]
Yokohama English Garden Halloween Guide
Living here in Yokohama with a kid means constantly scouting weekend spots where my kid can run around without us getting trapped in a dense tourist bottleneck. When the humidity breaks and October rolls in, everyone starts looking for seasonal festivities. Most Tokyo events fall into two extremes. They are either rowdy street gatherings full […]
The Best Cosmos Spots In Yokohama And Kanagawa
Summer in Japan breaks you down completely. By the time October finally arrives, the physical relief of walking outside without instantly sweating through your shirt is unmatched. And I dare say that finding the best cosmos spots in Yokohama and Kanagawa is the easiest way to celebrate the temperature drop. Forget fighting tourists for breathing […]
Top Things to Do in Yokohama in October 2026
October in Kanagawa doesn’t let go of summer easily. Typhoon season is still technically a thing this early in the month, and you’ll get days that feel more like August than autumn. But this is also when the region’s biggest historical festivals wake up, Kamakura and Odawara both throw parades soaked in samurai history, and […]
What to See in Japan in Autumn: A Month-by-Month Bloom Guide
Searching for what to see in Japan in autumn usually gets you one image: a temple roof buried under red maple leaves. And yes, those are pretty and real, but those are also just part of the last chapter. Build your whole trip around momiji and you’ll miss six weeks of scenery most visitors never […]
Tsukimi: Captivating Moon Gazing, Japanese-Style (And Why It’s So Much More Than Just Staring at the Sky)
Alright, let’s talk about Tsukimi—also known as the Moon Viewing Festival. When I first heard about it, I was like, “Wait, Japan has a holiday for staring at the moon? That’s it?” But after living here for a few years, I’ve learned Tsukimi is a whole vibe, and there’s more to it than just sky-gazing. […]
Yorunoyo: Get Ready for a Dazzling Winter in Yokohama!
Yokohama is set to shine with the “Yorunoyo” illumination event, happening from December 5 to December 30, 2024. This dazzling display of lights and music will transform some of the city’s most iconic spots, like the Yokohama Port Osanbashi International Passenger Terminal and Yamashita Park, into enchanting works of art. A Highlight of Yokohama’s Winter […]