With seats overlooking the beaches of Kamakura, Magokoro fuses good food, ecological and social consciousness, and a friendly down-to-earth atmosphere into a well rounded dining experience. Just a short walk away from Hase Station on the Enoden line, Magokoro focuses on healthy macrobiotic hemp dishes and sweets with a variety of vegan and non-vegan options. Their Vegan Meal (lunch ¥1380, dinner ¥1580) is a healthy and generously portioned mix of kuru-mafu (wheat gluten) cutlets, tempeh, salad, a daily deli dish, and hemp soup. Even if you find yourself full, you may want a second round! Also, for those with…
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In last month’s issue, I talked about visiting kindred organizations so that we can launch photography workshops that act like sightseeing activities in Yokohama. To give a simple recap, Yokohama is a sightseeing city and also the birthplace of photography in Japan. That being the case, why not run photography workshops as a part of city tourism? And so my mission begins. Arts Commission Yokohama (ACY) is responsible for supporting the cultural arts in Yokohama. I have an old friend there by the name of Sugisaki, a sort of comrade in arms with whom I’ve struggled through a great many…
With June come the monsoon rains. We’ve never thought of this season as gloomy like some people do. Considered another way, the rain can be quieting and comforting. The world seems to slow down a little, creating an atmosphere conducive to personal reflection, especially over a warm cup of coffee or tea. June also marks the start of “France Month.” Each year at this time, the city hosts an array of French-themed cultural events. Check out our suggestions in this issue. If you’re interested in other entertainment options, please sign up for our digital newsletter. You can visit our homepage…
Yokohama is a sightseeing area that is also rich in the arts. The city, in fact, sponsors many art-related workshops. So do many private organizations and businesses. Among the many possibilities for workshops, one immediately comes to my mind: photography. Yokohama was actually one of world’s pioneering cities of photography. Wouldn’t it be great if, as a part of the tourist experience, there were also photography workshops offered? I’m not talking about employing the conveniences of digital machines, but workshop experiences involving analog photography. Just think: what would it be like to actually create photographs using the gelatin silver process,…
Climbing a tree to some secret hideout was the kind of play a lot of us probably engaged in during our childhoods. Maybe you even once thought you’d like to live in a treehouse. It’s easy to forget such dreams in the daily grind of city life, but would you believe that right here in our figurative backyard of Yokohama, there is actually a cafe that will titillate that childhood heart of yours? From Mitsuzawa-Shimocho Station, which is one stop from Yokohama on the Blue Line, you walk about ten minutes through a residential area. Look up and a tree…
*content sponsored by IKEA June is “Sustainability Month” We at IKEA signed an agreement with Yokohama City in September 2015, to practice stewardship of the environment and create a more sustainable society. Another principal we agreed on was the promotion of locally-produced food. Consumption of locally-produced food has a positive effect on the environment by reducing the distance from farm to market, thereby reducing carbon dioxide. In honor of Sustainability Month, this June we will have a local farmers’ market every Sunday at IKEA Kohoku’s entrance (10:00-13:00), where guests will be able to purchase freshly harvested vegetables from Tsuzuki-ku. Lead…
France Month in Yokohama marks its 12th year in 2016. It is the only French culture event of its kind in Japan. From June 11 to July 14, a variety of events including films, photo exhibitions, music and food seminars, will be held in collaboration with art galleries, theatres and restaurants throughout the city. Opening ceremony & Camélia Jordana concert Yokohama France Month 2016 kicks off with a special concert by talented French pop singer Camélia Jordana. Taking inspiration from Barbara and Jacques Brel, the 23 year-old brings her jazzy vocals to bayside Zou-no-Hana. June 11, (Sat) 19:00, Location: Zou-no-hana…
On April 16th, American craft beer bar Antenna America hosted a party on Zushi Beach with San Diego-based craft brewery Coronado. Clad in laid-back beach attire, the president of Coronado, Rick Chapman, and VP of sales & marketing, Brandon Richards, mingled with guests beachside at Kuromon Cafe Nagisagoya. The two men chatted up hundreds of local fans over beers, surprising many with their easy-going, very approachable nature. Chapman turned down no requests for picture opportunities and social media in the Yokohama area was likely flooded with his image. This isn’t the first time Coronado has visited Yokohama. In 2013, they…
Regular runners know the cycling and walking paths alongside Tama River are great for long, relatively flat training runs. Those who enter races in Japan know organizers normally open registration months in advance, provide a brief window for entries (popular races “sell out” within hours), and close registration months ahead of time. The annual TELL Charity Walk & Run is different, offering both pre-registration and registration on the day, as well as a comfortable starting hour. The event also provides a chance to run 5K or 10K on a fast, flat course. It is a family-oriented day that supports a…
In Nepal they ferment them. In India they pickle them. At Green. . . You guessed it! We grill ‘em with a light glaze of Smokey BBQ Sauce. Ingredients Fresh bamboo shoot (outer leaves removed) 1 Water to cover Rice bran (nuka) 40g Dried red chili peppers 2 Your preferred BBQ sauce Procedure There are many ways to remove the bitterness from bamboo shoots. We use the Japanese method. In a large pot with plenty of water, add chilli peppers and rice bran. Weigh down the bamboo shoots with a ceramic dish or similar so they don’t float. Boil until a skewer…