Get to Know Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu is famous for its production of motorcycles and musical instruments, as well as its delicious eels. But that's not all! Learn more about seasonal events, popular locations, and hidden gems! We'll introduce the best of Hamamatsu.
Sake & Chocolate: Discovering the Charms of Hamakita, Hamamatsu (Part 1)
Hamakita is known for its green forest parks and rice fields. Though more residential with many eateries than a typical tourist spot, it has many attractions worth exploring. Let us introduce some!…
Experience Hamamatsu’s Trending Traditional Craft: Chusen Dyeing!
We tried Hamamatsu’s traditional Chusen dyeing technique. Experiencing it makes you want to help keep this amazing craft alive. It’s a valuable cultural experience unique to Japan…
Learn the Passion and Craft Behind Sausage-Making
We visited the butcher shop Tonkii to hear about their carefully raised meats—then jumped right into making sausages ourselves. It may look simple, but it’s trickier than it seems!…
A Little Escape Just for Me: A Rewarding Solo Trip (Part 2)
When stress peaks, I just want to escape and go somewhere new. But traveling with others doesn’t always bring the rest I need. So I decided—it’s time for a trip just for me…
A Little Escape Just for Me: A Rewarding Solo Trip (Part 1)
When stress peaks, I just want to escape and go somewhere new. But traveling with others doesn’t always bring the rest I need. So I decided—it’s time for a trip just for me…
A Hands-On Weaving Journey with Traditional Enshu Cotton
Enshu cotton is soft, comfortable, and perfect for daily wear. On this trip, we tried weaving our own stoles—choosing a favorite from the colorful fabrics was a big part of the experience…
2019: Winter Comes to Lake Hamana
Illuminations light up many places in winter. This time, we’re introducing the display at Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika. What makes these illuminations special? Let’s find out…
Discover the Taste of Japan: Hands-On Soy Sauce Pressing
Try traditional soy sauce making, passed down through generations. You can also make miso—both offer a taste of Japan’s essential flavors…
A Taste of “Shojin Unagi”: A Unique Culinary Journey at Lake Hamana
We visited Hōkōji Temple, tucked in the nature around Lake Hamana. Surrounded by quiet air and gentle rakan statues, we walked through the forest to the main hall…
Hamamatsu Jazz Week 2019: The City of Music Comes Alive This Fall
Hamamatsu is home to world-renowned instrument makers and proudly known as Japan’s “City of Music.” Every year, it hosts Hamamatsu Jazz Week—and in 2019, the event kicked off on October 19…
Our Hometown Is Also the Home of Sea Turtles
Every year, loggerhead sea turtles come to this beach—familiar to many locals as the site of Hamamatsu’s biggest event, the Hamamatsu Festival—to lay their eggs. This place is not only our hometown but also theirs…
Hoshinoichi Market: Revitalizing the Future of Downtown Hamamatsu
Just south of Hamamatsu Station is the Southern Cross Shopping Street. Once bustling, the area has declined in recent years. We spoke with locals working to bring it back to life…
