The "Sweets Day" event, a monthly treat held at Porsche Center Hamamatsu (where our family car is also serviced), has arrived. This year, they're offering something that was a huge hit last year...
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Izu-Nagaoka Event "Inu no Kuni Ohanami Wanko Marche" Early-blooming Shiroyama cherry blossoms blooming along the Kano River embankment
After enjoying lunch in Izu-Nagaoka, we headed to the Kano River embankment in search of an early taste of spring. Our target was the "Shiroyama Sakura," a beloved symbol of spring in Izu-Nagaoka. Along the Kano River, which flows through the hot spring town, a row of approximately 140 Shiroyama cherry trees lines the embankment, typically blooming in February...
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Hamamatsu's Scandinavian vintage furniture store "Learner's" is currently hosting the "Yuzuru Hinai Exhibition: Driftwood and Animal Sculptures"!
Learner's, a shop specializing in vintage furniture and goods from Denmark and the UK, will be hosting a "Vintage Poster Exhibition" by art collector Hiroshi Shukuzato from March 2nd (Sat) to March 11th (Mon), 2024...
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Hamamatsu, Oroshihonmachi: "Ally's Winter and Summer Re.13 Refulgent 2024" brings together 180 creators!
Every year, twice a year, in winter and summer, the "Ally's Winter and Summer Re.13 Refulgent" is a multi-faceted exhibition held in Hamamatsu's Oroshihonmachi district, which exudes a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of the good old days of the Showa era, bringing together diverse creators from all over Japan, primarily focusing on crafts. In winter 2024...
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Hamamatsu, Lake Sanaru "Garden Marché": A rich weekday afternoon spent in a lush green courtyard on the shores of Lake Sanaru.
I visited the "Garden Marché," which began in 2021 and is held irregularly about twice a year, in spring and autumn, in the lush courtyard of a modern home situated on the shores of Lake Sanaru. This is because the homeowner runs the architectural design firm "Kurata Construction"...
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Hamamatsu/Lake Sanaru: The 34th Lake Sanaru Fireworks Festival 2023 - 1000 fireworks illuminating the lakeside - held for the first time in four years!
The 34th Sanaruko Fireworks Festival 2023, a summer tradition in Hamamatsu featuring 1,000 fireworks launched over Lake Sanaru, which stretches out below my home, has been affected by the spread of the coronavirus...
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A new experience in Okuhama Lake! "Water Activity Hamana Lake Cycling - 'HOBIE' Unveiling Experience Event"
This summer, "WAH Water Activity Hamana Lake," a new lake leisure activity officially launching on July 22nd, 2023 (Sat) in Okuhama Lake, will unveil its stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and pedal boats manufactured by HOBIE, a California-born company...
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Maserati Hamamatsu in Hamamatsu introduces the Grecale, the second SUV in Maserati history, on its Japan tour!
Welcome to Maserati Hamamatsu, operated by GLION GROUP, headquartered in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, which handles Maserati, a luxury car brand known for its Italian-inspired sports cars and its distinctive logo featuring Neptune's trident!.
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Maserati Hamamatsu in Hamamatsu is hosting a special exhibition featuring the MC20 SPECIAL PREVIEW and the Italian Fair!
Operated by GLION GROUP, headquartered in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Maserati Hamamatsu handles Maserati, a luxury car brand known for its Italian flair and distinctive logo featuring Neptune's trident! Now...
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A vintage poster exhibition is currently being held at Learner's, a Scandinavian vintage furniture store in Hamamatsu!
I went to the "Vintage Poster Exhibition" currently being held at "Learner's," a shop specializing in furniture and miscellaneous goods, primarily vintage items from Denmark and the UK, from March 4th (Friday) to March 13th (Sunday)! Hamamatsu is...
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Audi Hamamatsu unveils the new Audi e-tron GT electric vehicle (EV) at a preview event!
A preview event for the Audi e-tron GT, which will be unveiled at dealerships nationwide ahead of its official launch in Japan this autumn, was held at Audi Hamamatsu, an authorized Audi dealer, on July 31, 2021 (Sat)...
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We visited Shintaro Ajioka's studio to see him picking Nanko plums and working on pieces for his next solo exhibition!
I visited the home, office, and studio of contemporary artist Shintaro Ajioka, who is based in Toyohashi and active on the world stage! I received a notice about the annual "plum picking" event held at the Ajioka residence before the rainy season, so I took a drive there! His daughter, Akari, knew about it...
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