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.
Sea Lake Report: Walking the Hime Kaidō from Anma to Kiga
The Honsaka Route, also known as the Hime Kaidō, was once a side route to the Tokaido. This time, we walked the section from Anma to Kiga and share what we saw along the way…
2020: Celebrate Autumn with Iron Art at Lake Hamana Garden Park’s Autumn Festa
During the Autumn Festa at Lake Hamana Garden Park, 400,000 cosmos bloom alongside special events. One highlight this year is the iron sculptures on display in the International Garden area…
Like Aromatherapy?! The Blossoms of Mikkabi Mikan Smell Like Neroli
A friend sent me an envelope with small white flowers and a note: “Mikan blossoms are blooming in Mikkabi.” I first thought the scent was jasmine—but could it be mikan flowers?…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
