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.
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…
We spoke with Konami Tsukamoto, the head of Hamamatsu Flower Park, about the charm of wisteria.
Wisteria trees reach their peak from late April to early May each year. We spoke with Konami Tsukamoto, the head of Hamamatsu Flower Park, to learn more about what makes these flowers so special…
2019: Cherry Blossom Season Is Almost Here! A Hanami Report from Hamamatsu Flower Park
Every spring, the cherry blossoms and tulips at Hamamatsu Flower Park signal the season’s arrival. With 1,300 cherry trees and 500,000 tulips, it’s a spectacular sight you won’t want to miss!…
A Fun-Filled Girls’ Trip on the Tenhama Line — Special Video Content
Take a slow, relaxing journey only a local railway can offer. Why not hop on and discover it for yourself?…
Japan Trip★Marine Leisure & Cycling at Lake Hamana
Hamamatsu Festival takes place May 3–5
【2019】Spring in Japan Begins at Lake Hamana — Explore 15 Beautiful Spots Around the Lake
Japan Trip ★ Taste Lake Hamana — Unagi & Oysters!
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch and Local Sweets from “Shunkado” at Sweets Bank
We visited a place where you can feel like a little person. This time, we’ll introduce the café’s exquisite lunch and sweets, as well as Hamamatsu specialty treats from Shunkado and Sweets Bank-exclusive goodies.
[Hamanatto from Yamaya Soy Sauce] A Fermented Food Free of Additives, Preservatives, and Artificial Flavor Enhancers!
“Hamanatto” is a fermented soybean product made with koji mold and aged for over a year. With a little creativity, there are many ways to enjoy this unique fermented soybean product…
