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“Yokohama Seventh Avenue” Celebrates 40th Anniversary: “We Want to Share the Wonder of Music”

“Yokohama Seventh Avenue” Celebrates 40th Anniversary: “We Want to Share the Wonder of Music”

Artist stickers covering the wall Yokohama Seventh Avenue, a live music venue located in Yamashita-cho,…
27.07.2025 3 minutes
Summer mountain opening ceremony held at Isehara and Oyama, with Oyama pilgrimage followers opening the worship gate.

Summer mountain opening ceremony held at Isehara and Oyama, with Oyama pilgrimage followers opening the worship gate.

The traditional event “Natsuyama Biraki,” which marks the beginning of the summer mountain climbing season…
27.07.2025 2 minutes
At the end of isolation: Reflections on the murder of a disabled caregiver – “Even in Kanagawa…” Suddenly told to relocate

At the end of isolation: Reflections on the murder of a disabled caregiver – “Even in Kanagawa…” Suddenly told to relocate

It has been nine years since the incident at Tsukui Yamayuri-en, a prefectural facility in…
27.07.2025 4 minutes
“Wheelchair users enjoy swimming at Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura: ‘Grateful for a beach that welcomes people with disabilities'”

“Wheelchair users enjoy swimming at Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura: ‘Grateful for a beach that welcomes people with disabilities'”

An event called “Kanagawa Barrier-Free Beach in Kamakura” was held on the 27th at Yuigahama…
27.07.2025 2 minutes
“Drawing a clear line against policies that thrive on division: Komeito’s Miura rejects exclusionary rhetoric”

“Drawing a clear line against policies that thrive on division: Komeito’s Miura rejects exclusionary rhetoric”

Komeito’s election campaign chairman, Miura Shinsuke (House of Councillors, Kanagawa district), summarized the Upper House…
27.07.2025 3 minutes
Yokohama High School wins 21st summer championship in 3 years, defeating Tokai University Sagami with 11 runs in Kanagawa high school baseball finals.

Yokohama High School wins 21st summer championship in 3 years, defeating Tokai University Sagami with 11 runs in Kanagawa high school baseball finals.

Yokohama High School players celebrate their 21st championship victory after three years The 107th National…
27.07.2025 3 minutes
Yokohama Takashimaya collaborates with JAL Engineering to upcycle aircraft parts

Yokohama Takashimaya collaborates with JAL Engineering to upcycle aircraft parts

From July 30, Yokohama Takashimaya (1 Minamisai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama) will host the “[JAL] After Flying…
25.07.2025 3 minutes
“The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama” celebrates 5th anniversary with two grape-themed menus

“The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama” celebrates 5th anniversary with two grape-themed menus

To celebrate its 5th anniversary in September, “The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama” (Minato Mirai…
25.07.2025 5 minutes
To our dear readers of “HamaRep”

To our dear readers of “HamaRep”

Thank you for always supporting us. We sincerely apologize for the lack of updates since…
25.07.2025 1 minute
Yokohama mayoral election: Who are the candidates? Profiles and visions for Yokohama—all 6 contenders introduced

Yokohama mayoral election: Who are the candidates? Profiles and visions for Yokohama—all 6 contenders introduced

The Yokohama mayoral election, triggered by the expiration of the current term, has been officially…
25.07.2025 6 minutes