This article was written in 2019.

Please check the website for information on this year’s events.

Hamamatsuya Yamorisha CON Co., Ltd. Left: Ms. Yumiko Suzuki, middle: Ms. Junko Shimazu, right: Ms. Yuka Yoshida

Southern Cross shopping street located south of Hamamatsu Station. It used to be a symbolic shopping street south of the station, full of life and bustle with people coming and going, but in recent years it has been in a condition that could be called a typical shuttered street. Three people from Hamamatsuya Yamorisha CON Co., Ltd. are working to restore the area’s former vibrancy once again. They continue to create projects to enliven the station south area, including the popular marche “Hamamatsu Southern Cross Hoshinoichi” where local artists and creators all want to open stores. To find out the driving force behind these activities, we spoke to Ms. Yumiko Suzuki of Hamamatsuya Yamorisha CON Co., Ltd.

When I entered Hamamatsu Science Museum Miraira after 4pm, there were many people waiting for something. There are no children there. Only adults of all ages were there. Everyone was glancing at the clock or at the reception desk, as if they were looking forward to something.

At 4:30, a science museum staff member came to guide us. I was waiting! Everyone lined up just like that. What on earth is there in a science museum that has so many adults lining up at a time like this?

In fact, the “Night Science Museum” started in July at Hamamatsu Science Museum Miraira. It is a night museum that is open to high school students and above once a month on the third Friday.

Chairman Ms. Tsukamoto looks at the wisteria flowers and says, “They’re so cute!”

Every year at Hamamatsu Flower Park, cherry blossoms and tulips herald the arrival of spring.

You can enjoy the luxurious scenery of 1,300 cherry blossoms and 500,000 tulips!

As of Wednesday, April 3, 2019, the cherry blossoms have bloomed for seven minutes since the cold weather this year, and the tulips are at their peak.

The weather forecast says it’s going to get warmer gradually, so the cherry blossoms are almost in full bloom!

It looks like we will be able to see the spectacular cherry blossom scenery from the weekend! Don’t miss it!

In addition to early-blooming tulips, late-blooming varieties are gradually blooming, and it’s fun to search for your favorite color and shape.

★An exciting girls’ trip on the Tenhama Line!

Tenryu Hamanako Railway opened in 1987 (Showa 62).

There are many cultural properties and recreational facilities around the route, and there are plenty of spots where you can enjoy the Hamamatsu/Lake Hamana area.

Introducing the women’s trip course recommended by Sea Lake HAMANA Jenne ❤️

Would you like to visit a relaxing journey that can only be enjoyed by local trains?

[Women’s trip along the Tenhama Line]

• Kiga Station – Changing clothes experience at Kiga Checkpoint
• Kiga Checkpoint – rental cycle
• Ryotanji Temple – Precincts/Garden Tour
• Kanasashi Station – Italian restaurant “Piazza” inside the station building
• Tenhama Line – Marimekko rides the cute “Slow Life Train (Retro Dolphies)”
• Miyaguchi Station – Sake brewery tour and tasting experience at Hananomai Sake Brewery
• Miyakoda Station – Tour of the station building decorated with Marimekko