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KANAGAWA
20/11/2020
Yokohama Panoramic Illumination “Yorunoyo -YOKOHAMA CROSS NIGHT ILLUMINATION-“
An illumination event with the concept of “Interception of Human, Object and Culture” and was built up by the uniqueness of the city of Yokohama. At the main venue, Shinko Chuo Hiroba, you can enjoy the interactive performance induced by human motions inside two huge domes (diameter of 20m and 10m).
Also, special lighting and musical collaboration by Shinko Chuo Hiroba and 20 surrounding facilities will be performed every 30 minutes between 18:30 and 21:05. Viewpoints such as Shinko Chuo Hiroba and Yokohama International Passenger Terminal are highly recommended.
Furthermore, luminous objects “PORTAL” are located along bayside sightseeing spots like Yokohama Park and Yamashita Park. Sound and light changes whenever someone walk through the PORTAL. It will surely be a photogenic spot.
The events cover the whole Yokohama bayside area. Night walk in Yokohama will be more enjoyable.
Period: Nov 20, Dec 26, 2020 18:00 ? 21:05 JST
Venue: Shinko Chuo Hiroba and surrounding area
Free event and everyone is welcome!
KANAGAWA
18/11/2020
Historic Buildings Surrounded by Autumn Foliage Open to the Public
Two historical buildings of Yokohama Sankeien Garden (Choshukaku and Shunsoro) and the walking trail at the back of Choshukaku, where you can see the superb view of the three-story pagoda will be opened to the public.
Choshukaku is believed to have been located on the premises of the Nijojo Castle in Kyoto and was gifted to Kasuga no Tsubone by Iemitsu Tokugawa.
Shunsoro is said to be built by Uraku Oda, a small team room sized only three and three-quarter tatami mats.
Both buildings are surrounded by trees and show a more stylish appearance especially in the autumn foliage season. Please enjoy a different taste of Yokohama Sankeien Garden and pay a visit to enjoy this elegant seasonal view.
Period: Nov 21 - Dec 6, 2020
Time: 9:00 ? 16:30 JST
Other upcoming events:
Chrysanthemum Exhibition Oct 26 ? Nov 23, 2020
Chrysanthemum Flower Arragement Nov 7 ? Nov 23, 2020
Photo Contest Jan 1 ? Mar 8 ,2021
KANAGAWA
01/10/2020
Yokohama Doll Museum Special Exhibition "Cheburashka and Russian dolls"
Special Exhibition "Cheburashka and Russian dolls" will be held at the Yokohama Doll Museum. The representative character from Russia, Cheburashka, is the focus of the exhibition. Not limited to fairy tales only, by means of doll animation and diorama to introduce the concept of “The friendliest world” and displays of different Russian dolls and toys. Mini Marche selling Matryoshka dolls and events like Cheburashka‘s tote bag making are also scheduled. Please come and visit us!
Venue: Yokohama Doll Museum
Period: October 10,2020 ? January 17, 2021
Fee: 900 yen for Adult (Secondary school student or above), 450 yen for child (Elementary and junior high school student)
* Entrance fee included, free for child under 6
KANAGAWA
30/09/2020
Yokohama Doll Museum "Celluloid doll"
Celluloid doll is doll made of Celluloid which is a new material in the times of late 1800s. In Japan, celluloid dolls were famous of its special texture and lots of them have been made in the 1950s. The special exhibition in the Yokohama Doll Museum features about the material, history, manufacture process of celluloid doll and the only maker in Japan, Hirai Gangu (toys). You can also find the manufacture’s original character "Mi-ko" there also.
Venue: Yokohama Doll Museum
Period: 5 September ? 8 November,2020
Fee: Adult 600 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen (*Entrance fee included)
KANAGAWA
29/09/2020
Yokohama Segway Tour
This Segway tour goes to famous sightseeing spots in Yokohama, such as Minatomirai, Osanbashi, Red Brick Warehouse. Normally it costs \10,000 but now you can experience this tour for \5,940(including tax). Please enjoy Yokohama Segway tour with avoiding the “Three Cs!” (Three Cs means
→For reservation, please check the website below. (※The website is only in Japanese.)
KANAGAWA
17/09/2020
The latest illumination project “Your wish as light - Wishing Tower , Yokohama Marine Tower”
Yokohama Marine Tower proudly presents its latest illumination project,“Your wish as light - Wishing Tower , Yokohama Marine Tower”, to wish everyone stay healthy and in good condition.
Every week there will be a theme question and illumination color featured in the official site. Participants can make their wish (answer to the theme question) via the official site, and their wishes will become the lights of the Marine Tower’s illumination.
We hope that Yokohama’s citizens, shops owners, stake holders and everyone who see these messages and lights can cheer up and keep going.
Period : August 3, 2020 ? End March, 2022 18:00 ? 24:00 (JST)
*You can stay at home and view the illumination via the live video at the official site
KANAGAWA
01/09/2020
Articulated Bus “BAYSIDE BLUE” is operation started in Yokohama!
BAYSIDE BLUE which is 18m in total length (about twice of the normal bus vehicle) has mat metallic blue body to express the diffuse reflection of the water.
You can access the famous tourist spots such as Minato Mirai , Chinatown, feeling the sea breeze while circulating from Yokohama Station (Higashiguchi Bus Terminal) to Yamashita Pier(Yamashita-futo).
You can ride municipal bus（including BAYSIDE BLUE ）and municipal subway of the Yokohama bay area the whole-day-unlimited with"Minato Burari Ticket"!
You can get special offers（more than 80） at the member stores by showing your ticket. Please use it and enjoy!
Fare：One-time fare ￥220／Adult ￥110／child、Minato Burari Ticket ￥500／Adult ￥250／child
YAMAGUCHI
04/06/2020
Kintaikyo Bridge
Built by the 4th head of Iwakuni domain, Kikkawa Hiroyoshi. The bridge now existing is the fourth rebuilt one. A wooden bridge across Nishiki stream with five arched design. 193.3m in length and 5m in width. The wooden pieces support each other to hold the bridge. Makigane and clamps are used.
YAMAGUCHI
04/06/2020
Motonosumi Shrine
A shrine built in 1955 for the shared tutelary deity of Taikodani shrine in Shimane prefecture Tsuwano following the order of white fox god. Not to mention the luck for sales, fishing and safe on the sea, but also for good relationships, pregnancy, luck increase, safe traffics, study and etc. Impressive point of this shrine is the 123 repetitive red torii gates from Ryugu wave splash. Surprisingly the offering box is on the top of the large torii gate! It is said that your wish would come true if you manage to throw a coin into it.
INFORMATION
01/08/2018
Report: Dream Journey
The winning entry for the Dream Journey Campaign, “Experiencing the artistic atmosphere of Karuizawa”, was carried out between May 23 ? 27. →
INFORMATION
19/01/2018
Announcing the December Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for December is here →
INFORMATION
21/12/2017
Announcing the November Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for November is here →
INFORMATION
20/11/2017
Announcing the October Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for October is here →
INFORMATION
30/10/2017
Campaign of October is held until tomorrow!
Why don't you take a brief quiz to get nice gift. →
INFORMATION
20/10/2017
Announcing the September Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for September is here →
INFORMATION
29/09/2017
Campaign of September is held until tomorrow!
Why don't you take a brief quiz to get nice gift. →
INFORMATION
20/09/2017
Announcing the August Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for August is here →
INFORMATION
14/09/2017
Here is the winner of the vote, "Dream Journey"
See here for campaign details. →
INFORMATION
11/09/2017
Destination Quiz Campaign!
A partial picture of a destination introduced on this website will be put up each month. Just answer with the name of the place through the form!
See here for campaign details. →
INFORMATION
08/09/2017
Tweet and get hotel vouchers and other prizes!
We're kicking off a new campaign. It's so easy to enter. Just tweet away!
See here for campaign details. →
INFORMATION
31/08/2017
"Dream travel experience campaign." Voting registration is until the 4th September.
See here for campaign details. →
INFORMATION
30/08/2017
Announcing the July Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for July is displayed to the right.
INFORMATION
31/07/2017
"Dream travel experience campaign." Here are the five trips that passed the first round of screening.
Thank you for the many submissions.
The five trips that passed the first round of screening have been decided! We are now accepting votes on their popularity. People who vote also have a chance to win hotel vouchers for the Courtyard Tokyo or the Courtyard Shin-Osaka. Please feel free to vote.
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20/07/2017
Announcing the June Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for June is displayed to the right.
INFORMATION
27/06/2017
Our SNS Follower Promotion will last through June.
Follw JapaTabi on major Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and you will be one of the 100 people eligible for a Marriott voucher! This promotion only goes until the end of June, so act if you haven't!
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15/06/2017
Announcing the May Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for May is displayed to the right.
INFORMATION
13/06/2017
Dream Trip Campaign - Applications open until June 15
This summer, to celebrate the opening of Marriott Hotels in five areas, we are accepting applications for our Dream Trip Campaign until June 15. For a chance to win a voucher for free accommodation at a Marriott Hotel, enter now.
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22/05/2017
Announcing the April Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for April is displayed to the right.
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19/04/2017
Announcing the March Winner for the Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign
The Instagram Photograph Submission Campaign awards one lucky winner with a Marriott hotel voucher every month. The winner for March is displayed to the right.
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17/04/2017
We have been selected as DesignAwards.Asia's Design Of The Day
Our website "JapaTabi.com" was awarded DesignAward.Asia's Design of the Day (daily award for April 17th).
https://www.designawards.asia/japatabi/
