Speaking of Hamamatsu City and Kosai City, Lake Hamana is a brackish lake where seawater and freshwater mix! In addition to the calm water surface conditions compared to the sea, the region’s characteristic warm climate and long sunshine hours are suitable for sea leisure, and marine sports have long been popular here. Furthermore, there are local manufacturers of marine products such as SUZUKI, YAMAHA, and HONDA, so you can rest assured that the facilities are well-equipped.
This time, I went to try some recommended marine sports at Bellmarine in Kosai City. At the same facility, which has facilities and shops for marine products, as well as rentals and schools, Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne has taken on the challenge of creating the “Big Marble,” a sofa-type vehicle that uses centrifugal force. A marine sport that allows you to fly high into the air using the jet power of a French-born personal watercraft called a “flyboard”! ! To what extent can you enjoy HAMANA Jenne, a sea lake you have never experienced before? !
First, we tried “Big Marble”. An activity where you can enjoy the feeling of speed and centrifugal force by pulling a personal watercraft. Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne is also filled with anticipation and is finally starting! It feels so good to feel the breeze of Lake Hamana while looking at the magnificent scenery under the blue sky. Then, the instructor gradually increased the speed. Since the line of sight is low, the speed felt fast, and Jenne and her friends screamed as they were splashed with water.
The girls gradually move in a curved line, and the centrifugal force that is the real thrill of the Big Marble hits them. I cling desperately to avoid being thrown off, but my body floats every time I ride a wave. The loud screams echo in the natural surroundings of Lake Hamana, and the sense of thrill is felt by those watching. There was one scene where they were thrown into the lake, but the smiles on their faces at the end of the ride spoke volumes about the appeal of this activity. It’s a sofa-type boat that seats 4 people, and the speed can be adjusted so even small children can ride it! An activity recommended for families.
“Flyboarding” is one of the activities that has received a lot of attention in recent years. It floats in the air using water pressure, allowing you to easily enjoy a walk in the sky. It is surprising that advanced users can levitate nearly 10 meters! On this day, I was able to watch a demonstration by Mr. Kansuke Suzuki, the instructor and champion of the All Japan Flyboard Championship, and as expected, the professional technique was exceptional. Just soaring high into the air is impressive, but he also performed a number of tricks that included somersaults and other rotations.
It really looks like a TV hero flying in the sky… Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne was also cheering, her eyes shining with excitement as she imagined flying in the sky.
Now, let’s get started! Flyboarding may seem difficult at first glance, but once you get the hang of it, it’s surprisingly easy. One Jenne was able to lift her entire body above the surface of the lake on the first try. You can immediately feel the joy of “flyboarding”. On this day, everyone was able to float off the surface of the lake in 15 to 30 minutes. It is said that the more times you do it, the more you will be able to fly higher and spin, and more and more people are getting hooked on the fun and coming back again and again. In the summer, it’s easy to do in your swimsuit, and it’s not affected by the weather, so it’s sure to become a popular activity in the future.
For inquiries regarding the flyboard & big marble experience…
You can check the details on the homepage and make a reservation!
Only one company in Japan! Showa Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Kamijima, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City), which only makes harmonicas
This year marks the 77th anniversary of Showa Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the only musical instrument manufacturer in Japan that exclusively deals with harmonicas.
The founder, Mr. Rikuhei Suyama, worked as a banker and trained as a harmonica craftsman, before starting a harmonica factory in Sunayama-cho, Hamamatsu City with three friends in 1947.
After that, the second generation, Mr. Yoshinori Suyama, developed a new way to preserve the tradition and let more people know about the appeal of the harmonica as a musical instrument, so that people could easily pick up the harmonica as a souvenir from Hamamatsu. I did. As a souvenir symbolizing Hamamatsu, the city of music, it is sold inside Hamamatsu Station and service areas in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Currently, the third generation of the company, Ms. Fumiko Suyama, works with her family to carefully manufacture each harmonica by hand, using the same craftsmanship that has remained unchanged since the company’s founding.
I have been devoted to harmonica for 77 years. This month’s recommended product is “Showa Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co., Ltd.”♪
Pass some time around Hamamatsu Station ♡ Things to see, drink, and eat within a 10-minute walk
Do you ever feel like you have a little time until the Shinkansen or the beginning?
Therefore, in this article, we will introduce places around Hamamatsu Station where you can sightsee and kill time within a 10-minute walk.
・Play (sightseeing spots)
・See (photo & walk)
・Drink (alcohol)
・Eat (snack)
I will introduce you from this perspective.
Japan’s fastest new white onion “Premium White”. What is the secret behind its rich sweetness and freshness that isn’t spicy even when eaten raw?
“Premium White” appeared on “Manten★Aozora Restaurant” (Nippon Television Network) which aired on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm!
Shinohara district is located along the Enshu Nada Sea, south of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Here you can find “New White Onions,” which are amazingly juicy like fruit and have a mellow sweetness.
It’s called “Premium White.”
Image source: Lake Hamana Farmers Market
Shipment begins in the winter, which is said to be the earliest in Japan, and since it is rarely available on the market, it is also known as the “phantom new onion.”
This time, together with Hamamatsu and Lake Hamana tourism ambassadors, Ms. Yuto Hoshiyaku Yuto and Ms. Funa Shirai , we interviewed Mr. Takahiro Muramatsu, CEO of Confirm Co., Ltd., the producer of Premium White!
We asked him about the secret behind its deliciousness and the ingenuity used in its cultivation.