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Yokohama Budokan

Yokohama Budokan

As a center for connecting “people,” “city,” and “culture” through sports and entertainment, this facility was opened on July 24, 2020, complete with a martial arts hall that can accommodate roughly 500 people on the first floor, an arena that can accommodate nearly 3,000 people on the second floor, and a VIP lounge on the fourth floor. It is primarily used for martial arts events, basketball, futsal, gymnastics, table tennis, and professional wrestling. In addition to sports, this facility can also be used to host music events.

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Hakone Old Highway

Hakone Old Highway

The Hakone Old Highway is a part of the Tōkaidō Highway established by the Edo Shogunal government, and the sloping road extends for 32 km from the Mishima post station via the Hakone-toge pass to the Odawara post station. The part between the Mishima post station and the Hakone check station through the Hakone-toge pass at an elevation of 846 m had been considered the most grueling part in the Tōkaidō Highway, as in addition to the steep ascent at high elevation, travelers had to walk through knee-deep mud if it snowed or rained. The Edo Shogunal government spent 1,400 ryo to pave the road with stone for 10 km of the road. According to records, it was originally paved with local Hakone-dake bamboo, however, it needed to be regularly repaved as the bamboo would rot, costing a great deal of money every year. Now only 2 km of the original stone pavement remains. Enjoy imagining travel in the old days while walking along the original paved segment of the old highway.The mountain road is overgrown with trees, so an early morning start is recommended. When the weather is nice, the sunlight through the trees feels refreshing. Be careful as the stone pavement is slippery after it rains.

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Kamakura Museum of History and Culture

Kamakura Museum of History and Culture

The museum opened in May 2017 as a place where children and adults alike can learn about, experience, and interact with Kamakura's historical and cultural heritage. The history of Kamakura, from primitive and ancient to modern times, is displayed, centering on artifacts excavated in Kamakura. The museum utilizes buildings designed by Foster + Partners, represented by the world-famous architect Norman Foster. Even first-time visitors can enjoy learning about Kamakura through diorama projection mapping and the latest video exhibitions, such as VR. From the special building materials to the medieval landscape garden and the sea view, there is plenty for you to enjoy.

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Yokohama DASKA

Yokohama DASKA

Located in the center of Yokohama’s Chinatown, in front of the Tencho-mon gate, stands the eight-story entertainment unit Yokohama Daisekai. Based on Shanghai Daska, it was created as part of the 30th anniversary of friendship between the two cities, recreating the entertainment zone of China’s pulsating metropolis in the bayside city of Yokohama.Filled with souvenirs from Chinatown and the wider city of Yokohama, Daska Market hosts a bunch of thrilling goodies on the first and second floors, including a Hello Kitty store.On the third floor is a food court where you can feast on an array of delicious Chinese dishes, while a section of beauty and health services is found on the fourth. There are also restaurants such as Kaikarou on the first floor that specializes in gigantic dumpling dishes and soups. To enter a mysterious world of mirrors and fun, head up to the fourth through eighth floors for the Trick Art Museum, which costs 1,300 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for high-school or junior-high students, 600 yen for children, and is free for under-threes.For families or groups of friends, as well as for tourists and travelers passing through, Yokohama Daisekai is a taste of the real China in the middle of Chinatown, and its eight fun-packed floors have something for everyone to get excited about. 

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