Monthly Archives: August 2016

Enoshima Night Wonder Aquarium

Enoshima Aquarium turns into Night Aquarium – all lights up decorations are designed by ‘team-lab’ – they are one of the famous art group in the world. It is called Night Wonder Aquarium. They use the projection mapping technology on … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Shoro nagashi – The Spirit Boat Procession

The Spirit Boat Procession (Shōrō nagashi?) is an event celebrated in various places in Japan. It is part of the Bon festival. During the event, the souls of the deceased are mourned and sent off. The procession takes place on … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Bon Odori – Bon Dance

Bon Odori, meaning simply Bon dance is a style of dancing performed during Obon. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region. Each region has a … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Obon – Japanese long holiday in August

Obon is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors. It is believed that each year during obon, the ancestors’ spirits return to this world in order to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns are hung in front of houses to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

BBQ spot in Yokosuka

Summer time! It is a BBQ season. Yokosuka has places for BBQ. Saru-shima (Monkey Island) You can go on-line and make reservations. You can rent BBQ gears. You don’t need to bring anything with you! Nice and easy. Umikaze Park … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Hungry? Delivery menu is here – Liberty Cove House

Are you hungry? Sometimes you don’t feel like to go out and eat, or cook. Delivery food menu is available at concierge desk. There are Western style food, Pizza, Chinese food, Japanese style curry and so on. If you don’t … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Suika-wari – the game of splitting a watermelon

Suika-wari is a traditional Japanese game that involves splitting a watermelon with a stick while blindfolded. Played in the summer time, Suika-wari is most often seen at beaches, but also occurs at festivals, picnics and other summer events. The rules … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off