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.
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…
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…
Embark on a Fun-Filled Journey on the Tenhama Line — Special Video Now Available!
Take a slow, relaxing journey only a local railway can offer. Why not hop on and discover it for yourself?…
Enjoy a Delicious Lunch and Local Sweets from “Shunkado” at Sweets Bank
Opened in Hamamatsu in April 2021, Sweets Bank is a unique spot that instantly catches your eye with its giant chair and table — built at an incredible 13 times their actual size!
[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…
Bringing Happiness Through Music: Suzuki Musical Instrument Company Supports Everyone from Educators to Music Lovers
Suzuki Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. began 71 years ago with its founder making harmonicas. Today, it remains the only company in Japan that manufactures pianicas domestically…
Introducing Hamanako Gourmet Park!
Hamanako Gourmet Park, located just before the entrance to Hamamatsu Nishi Interchange. Inside the shop, you’ll find a wide array of local specialties from Hamamatsu…
Introducing Exquisite Sweets Made with Hamamatsu’s Famous “Unagi Imo”
“Unagi Imo” is a brand of sweet potato grown in Hamamatsu using fertilizer made from powdered leftover parts of eel, such as bones and heads, generated during processing…
Hamamatsu’s Long-Established Wagashi Shop “Kogiku”: Tradition Meets Innovation Across Generations
Introducing Kogiku, a traditional confectionery shop that treasures its heritage while constantly embracing new ideas♪…
