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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market: A 2021 Review
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The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market: A 2021 Review

YokotaTravelEditor December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

By Crystal Branco Confession: I used to think the Christmas season was annoying. The decorations are tacky. The songs are…

Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season – Top 5 Spots Near Yokota

Meagan Henry July 8, 2020July 16, 2020

In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest
Winter

Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest

Deena Brunson January 12, 2020July 16, 2020

In the winter Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest has a Christmas light walk and rides with Paddington bear theme. The illumination…

Sayama Berryland
ACTIVITIES Spring Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Sayama Berryland

Deena Brunson June 26, 2019July 16, 2020

Blueberries, strawberries and mushrooms galore can all be found to harvest at Sayama Berryland. The farm is about a forty…

Hiratsuka Beach/Shonan Beach Park
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer

Hiratsuka Beach/Shonan Beach Park

YokotaTravelEditor August 16, 2018July 16, 2020

Only 71 minutes (tollway route) from Yokota is a great sandy family friendly beach to cool off in during the…

Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Tokorozawa Lily Garden (Yuri Matsuri) – near MetLife Dome

Angela Vaillant June 26, 2018July 16, 2020

In mid June thru early July there is a Lily Festival (Yuri Matsuri) across the street from the Seibu Dome…

Canyons – Canyoning at Minakami
ACTIVITIES Autumn Day Trips Summer

Canyons – Canyoning at Minakami

Angela Vaillant May 7, 2018July 16, 2020

If you want a one of a kind of adventure while living in Japan, try canyoning with Canyons Adventure Tours. …

3 day weekend in Shimoda and Hakone
ACTIVITIES Summer Weekend Getaways

3 day weekend in Shimoda and Hakone

Angela Vaillant August 25, 2017July 16, 2020

Our favorite 3 day weekend in Japan was spent in Shimoda and Hakone over the July 4th holiday weekend.  I…

ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer

Enoshima East side Beach (Katase Higashi-hama Beach)

Mai Takahashi August 27, 2016July 16, 2020

We visited Enoshima Beach, which is a beautiful area with shorelines, surfers, tourist shops, and an island with fantastic views…

Art Aquarium, Nihonbashi Tokyo
ACTIVITIES Summer

Art Aquarium, Nihonbashi Tokyo

YokotaTravelEditor July 18, 2016July 16, 2020

Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year throughout Japan. As the temperature and humidity increase, excitements…

Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi
ACTIVITIES Summer

Lavender Fields on Lake Kawaguchi

YokotaTravelEditor July 8, 2016July 20, 2020

The Kawaguchiko Herb Festival takes place in mid-June through early July. You get to see a beautiful view of Mt.…

ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Saitama Museum of rivers

YokotaTravelEditor June 21, 2016July 16, 2020

Saitama Museum of Rivers is an inexpensive and fun way to enjoy the hot summer. Since the exhibitions of the…

Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Summer

Hiking Mt. Fuji with kids

Jamie Cowan July 16, 2015July 16, 2020

Every year thousands of people make the trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. A hike up…

GENERAL INFORMATION SEASONAL FUN

Guide to Japan, Seasonal Activities and Sights

YokotaTravelEditor May 21, 2015July 16, 2020

If you are new to Yokota, or been here for years, this comprehensive guide can help you find new and exciting…

Shimoda Beach and Camping, Izu Peninsula
ACTIVITIES Summer Weekend Getaways

Shimoda Beach and Camping, Izu Peninsula

YokotaTravelEditor March 30, 2015July 16, 2020

For an easy weekend get-away, consider  Shimoda, on the Izu Peninsula. Approximately a four hour drive from Yokota Air Base, Shimoda…

ACTIVITIES Summer Weekend Getaways

Yumigahama Beach, Izu Peninsula

Nexon July 26, 2014July 16, 2020

This is a nice beach with a relatively white sandy coastline, shaped in a 1 km arch. It is a…

Camping and Cabins at Lake Saiko, Fuji Five Lakes
ACTIVITIES Summer Weekend Getaways

Camping and Cabins at Lake Saiko, Fuji Five Lakes

YokotaTravelEditor July 24, 2013July 16, 2020

Across from Lake Saiko there is a great little campground called Camp Koyodai.  The campsites are small but surrounded by…

ACTIVITIES Summer

Outdoor Pools open during Summer

Straus July 13, 2013July 15, 2020

Here is a list of local outdoor pools open during the summer months – culled in 2012 by Shelby Hansen…

ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Hamura Community Water Park

Straus August 15, 2012July 16, 2020

The Hamura Community Water Park is a good summer outing for families. This sujo koen (that’s Japanese for “waterpark”) has…

Summerland
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB

Summerland

YokotaTravelEditor November 30, 2010July 16, 2020

Roughly eight kilometers from Yokota is the land of perpetual summer: Summerland. It is a mix of a theme park,…

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