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• Summer Festival in Honmoku

• Quays Pacific Grill

• Nagai Seaside Park - Soleil Hill

• Today's Sponsor - Dream Drive Campervans

• Photo of the Day

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Summer Festival in Honmoku

Every year, in Honmoku, Yokohama, the Ouma Nagashi event is held during summer on the 1st Saturday of August.Ouma is a figure with the head of a horse and a turtle-like body made of straw. Every year six pieces of Ouma are made for the event, which are dedicated to the Honmoku Shinto shrine. They are brought to the shrine by men in formal kimono in the early morning of the day before the event. After they stay in the shrine overnight, they are carried throughout the town of Honmoku in the morning. Then they are sent about 5km offshore by boats from the Honmoku fishing port and thrown into the sea. The event is believed to take evil out of the town by throwing the figures into the sea. It is a kind of purification ritual. It has been practiced for nearly 450 years since the medieval era when feudal warlords were fighting each other to survive. Originally the figures were sent offshore by six wooden boats before the 1950s. Until last year, fishing motorboats had been used to bring the Ouma figures offshore. Last year the wooden boats came back for the first time in 50 years after being repaired thanks to donations by local residents and businesses. Beautiful beaches existed at the shores of Honmoku only 50 years ago. Honmoku was a fishing village, where villagers produced seaweed and farmed fish. Among them were anago sea eels and shako shrimp. They are important ingredients of "Edo style sushi". The beaches were reclaimed to expand the port facilities in the 1960's. Still, some fishermen continue to fish off Honmoku from this fishing port. Now we seldom have an occasion to enjoy the smell of the sea close by even though we are living in Honmoku, which used to be famous for its beautiful beaches. On the day of Ouma Nagashi ritual, six portable shrines, carried by men and women of all ages get together from six areas of Honmoku near MYCAL Honmoku to show off their high spirits in their own local matsuri festival costumes. That is the moment when Honmoku streets come alive with their cheerful calls, and everyone forgets the scorching heat of high summer. And it is an occasion for us to feel and smell the history of the town.Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/honmokujinja.official/Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/Nu2fo42ARLvHaEwU9

Quays Pacific Grill

To the left of the main entrance of Yokohama Hammerhead is Quays Pacific Grill, a restaurant where you can enjoy New American cuisine. The restaurant, with its impressive open-air terrace seating, has so much to recommend it, including burgers made with 100% beef patties, fried chicken in an original batter, smoked salmon, and oysters from around the world, and more! This time, we've had the chance to enjoy all that Quays Pacific Grill has to offer during our dinner time eat-in, so let's get right to it!For drinks, our recommendation is the "Hammerhead Ale".I ordered it because it was refreshing to see the name of the facility as it is. The amber color is very beautiful and the he alcohol content is 3.8%, which is moderate for a craft beer.One of the specialties of Quays pacific grill is the "Original Fried Chicken with Bone". When it was brought to me, I was surprised at its size! It is quite an impressive item. The dish is slowly deep-fried in our special oil with our signature batter, which is a mix of several herbs and spices.Quays Pacific Grill has an atmosphere that can be enjoyed for each occasion, as well as a wide variety of recommended dishes.Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/quayspacificgrill/Google Map > https://g.page/QUAYS?share

Nagai Seaside Park - Soleil Hill

Nagai Seaside Park - Soleil Hill is an interactive park where you can experience and enjoy Miura Peninsula’s agriculture and the sea. In the park surrounded by the sea, there are flowers blooming every season, a farm where you can harvest vegetables in season, outdoor facilities such as a breathtaking go-kart course and grass sliding and a restaurant with the theme of “farm” and “sea”. Other activities include bread making and handicraft workshops and interacting with various animals such as capybaras and kangaroos at the Animal Village.And for the more high-paced visitor, why not sit behind the wheel of a go-kart and race around the course? There are also splash areas that are free of charge, slides, trampolines, swan boats, and even archery experiences. For younger audiences, take a slow spin on the Ferris wheel or the merry-go-round, or a trip around the park on a small road train.After you have finished your day of experiencing the park’s wonders and enjoyed your fill of on-site barbeque, it’s time to take a dip in the open-air bath that overlooks Sagami Bay. Rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul as you watch the distant waves lap against the land without a care in the world. Catch a clear view of Mount Fuji in the winter air or, in summer, surround yourself with over 100,000 sunflowers blooming cheerfully.With so many things to do at Nagai Seaside Park – Soleil Hill, you may need to stay for an extended visit—well, you’re in luck because this incredible park offers a campsite. Experience everything the park has to offer while camping with your friends or family and get a breath of fresh air away from city life.Official Website (English ) > https://www.seibu-la.co.jp/soleil/englishGoogle Map > https://goo.gl/maps/7SsYckWoLD3m8hrQ6

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“Whenever I recall and share childhood stories from growing up in the UK and Australia, they almost always begin with a road trip. I had to ask myself “why? why do most of my most memorable childhood stories begin with a journey, and why have I not been making these memories here in Japan? While working in an office in Tokyo for about 10 years, I came to the realization that many Japanese are traveling and experiencing RV road trips abroad in the United States, Australia, Europe, etc. but not doing so in their own country. Japan is in my opinion one of, if not the best country for free-spirited road trip travel as the roads are safe and there are thousands of clean toilets and onsen all throughout the country. My dream with starting this company was to not only build great campervans but also help put Japan on the global map as a top road trip destination.”

JARED CAMPIONDream Drive Founder & CEO

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Photo of the Day

Location > Osanbashi PierGoogle Map > https://goo.gl/maps/EHnrUHenqm29ycvv9Photo Credit > https://www.instagram.com/hamasan82