Monthly Archives: November 2015

We put a light illumination outside of Liberty Cove House and you can see a Christmas tree inside our entrance. The sunset time in Yokosuka is now 16:37.

Fall delicacy – this is Japanese expression of the food and flavors of Fall. What kind of food comes to mind when you think of Fall? It would be pumpkin pie ( I really love it but I have never … Continue reading →

We see sign of fall. Trees turn color. Gingko trees in Verny park turn gold color!

From mid-September to early December, people go out to the mountainous countryside to see autumn leaves, an activity which is called “Autumn leaf hunting,” or momiji-gari. The three most important annuallyconsiderations for people wishing to enjoy momiji-gari are: the timing, … Continue reading →

Approximately 600 Chrysanthemum are displayed at Yokosuka City Hall Park. No admission fee. Date & Time: From 11/3 to 11/15 9:00 – 17:00 (Until 13:00 on 15th) For more questions, please ask Liberty Cove House concierges.

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 →

Gokurakuji Temple A family temple of the Hojo clan, placed at a strategic point for transportation and defense purposes on the route from Kamakura to Kyoto. The temple functioned as a center for the salvation of the weak and poor … Continue reading →

Daibutsu (Great Buddha) of Kamakura A bronze seated statue of the Buddha Amida with a height of approximately 11.5m, which was built for the protection of the Kamakura Shogunate and the people. The robust and powerful beauty of art expressed … Continue reading →

Jufukuji Temple The first Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura, which was built on the site of the residence of Minamoto no Yoshimoto, the father of Minamoto no Yoritomo. It is profoundly associated with “Tea”, which is one of the distinctive … Continue reading →

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Relocated to the existing location by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1180. It was a very important place as the symbolic and spiritual center of the samurai government and as the stage not only for religious activities but … Continue reading →