Monthly Archives: November 2016

Sumo is the national sports in Japan. It is a kind of martial arts where two sumo wrestlers, or rikishi, fight in a ring, or dohyo. To be a sumo wrestler, you must be at least 173 centimeters tall and weigh 75 kilograms. It is … Continue reading →

Buckwheat Noodle – Soba noodle is one of the healthy Japanese food. There is cooking class for Soba noodle in Enoshima. Making Soba noodle is kind of meditation ( That’s what my friend said who makes soba noodle as hobby … Continue reading →

Some flowers are blooming in autumn. You can visit some places in Yokosuka and enjoy flowers.  Cosmos flowers are fully bloomed in Soleil Nooka Park now! Here are representative flowers you can see in Yokosuka: Cosmos   Japanese Winter Camellia … Continue reading →

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

Throughout the year, the Tsukuihama Tourist Farm (Tsukui 5-15-20) offers visitors the chance to pick their own fruits and vegetables. The farm is a 20 min. walk up from Tsukuihama St. or take the shuttle from the same station. It is … Continue reading →

Christmas tree is now decorated in Liberty Cove House entrance area.  

There is a photography contest going on in Yokosuka. Submissions are being accepted until Nov 30. All submissions must be made online. Our concierge supports you. Each person is allowed to submit 5 different photographs. Photo has to be taken … Continue reading →

Now North America change time! Move back one hour now. So now Between Seattle to Japan is 17 hours different!

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 →

Culture Day, which falls on November 3rd, is a national holiday when people are encouraged to love freedom and peace and to promote culture. The love of freedom and peace are declared in the Constitution of Japan , which was established … Continue reading →