In April 2020, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura opened in the central area of Kamakura. Kamakura is one of the most famous sightseeing destinations for both domestic and overseas market however there are only few accommodations available. So in this article, I would like to introduce this new great option! It takes […]
“Oh, I overslept. I’m going to be late.” “I don’t want to go out in the pouring rain and get wet.” Because I’m a lazy person, I sometimes think to myself : “If only Doraemon was here… he would save me!” I’m sure I’m not the only one who sometimes […]
The design of each Hotel Indigo is infused with elements of the neighbourhood it calls home. It’s our desire to bare the soul of a community and see to it that everyone comes to love it as much as we do. With this concept, the first Hotel Indigo opened in […]
Recently, the security environment surrounding Japan has reached a major turning point due to the rise of China, etc., but the current “Japan-US Security Treaty”, which is the pillar of that security, was signed in January 1960. Last year we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the conclusion.At that time, the […]
If you are asked to list the Japanese invention that changed our life, what do you choose? Can you think of any? Actually there are many : a shredder, cutter, battery, but also instant coffee and… yes, instant ramen ! Instant ramen were invented in 1958 by Mr. Momofuku Ando, […]
Public opinion was confused as to whether or not the Tokyo Olympic Games should be held during the Covid-19 storm, but when the games began, attention was focused on the spectacular activities of top athletes and it was exciting. After all, the freshness inherent in sports made us realize once […]
Music and paintings later gained an artistic reputation, and their fame is often passed down to posterity along with their works. The golf course created by Seiichi Inoue, who is famous as a Japanese golf designer, is still highly evaluated as a property of the Japanese golf world, and in […]
Hasedera temple is famous as a sightseeing spot in Kamakura. It is also called the Flower Temple, and you can enjoy different faces depending on the season, but the hydrangea season is especially popular. Fortunately, I was able to enjoy the hydrangea of Hasedera temple last year (2020), so I […]
One of the most well-known Japanese artists, Mr. Hiroshi Sugimoto launched the Enoura Observatory in Odawara in 2017. The official web-site says that… The site is a hilly area covered with citrus trees in Enoura, in the Kataura district of Odawara, adjacent to Prefectural Route 740. Nestled against the outer […]