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Autumun is the best season for art – this is Japanese common saying. Let’s enjoy Japanese poetry – Haiku Haiku is Japanese poetry comprising 17 syllables (five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and five in the … Continue reading →

From our serviced apartment Liberty Cove House, this place is good for a day trip. This is Sarushima Island. . Sarushima (“Monkey Island”) is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay and is a wonderful place for a day trip. … Continue reading →

Mikasa park is nice with a great short walking/running trail and a dancing fountain show. The park is very well designed and has many interesting things to look at. There is no admission fee for this park.   Mikasa Park … Continue reading →

I would like to introduce tourist spot in Yokosuka. These spots are walking distance from our serviced apartment Liberty Cove House. 1 Yokosuka Station Yokosuka Station opened on June 16, 1889. There is no stairs at station. Most train stations … Continue reading →

The viewing of autumn leaves has been a popular activity in Japan for centuries and today draws large numbers of travelers to famous viewing spots both in the mountains and in the cities.   Autumn leaves can be enjoyed in … Continue reading →

Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade is coming up this weekend. All Mikoshi of Yokosuka and Miura gather at Yokosukachuo Station, and they parade all the way to Yokosuka US Navy Base. When: Oct. 15 (Sun.) starting at 10:30 am Where: The parade … Continue reading →

It’s sport day in Japan. This national holiday was established in 1966 as a day on which to enjoy sports and cultivate a healthy mind and body. Originally held on October 10 to commemorate the anniversary of the opening ceremony … Continue reading →

Fireworks will be held at Fujisawa Katase Kaigan on Saturday October 21st. It starts at 6 pm and ends at 6:45 pm. It set off 3,000 fireworks. You don’t want to miss extra large fire works it’s called Shaku-Ball. It … Continue reading →

It is the nicest season in Japan, it is time to go out! Cosmos festival is in Kurihama flower park until October 29th. They have an archery, an air-rifle and mini golf site, also you can enjoy herb park and … Continue reading →

There is another facility in Enoshima area. It is Enoshima Aquarium. Their attractions include a school of 8,000 spotted sardines, jelly fish, deep-sea fish, sea lion and dolphin shows and more than 20,000 marine creatures. They have 12 sections which … Continue reading →