Get to Know Hamamatsu
Hamamatsu is famous for its production of motorcycles and musical instruments, as well as its delicious eels. But that's not all! Learn more about seasonal events, popular locations, and hidden gems! We'll introduce the best of Hamamatsu.
Tenhama Line Free Ticket Journey
The Tenryu Hamanako Railway is a local train that runs from Kakegawa Station in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture to Shinjohara Station in Kosai City.
This railway, which runs along the northern shore of Lake Hamana, is loved by locals as a leisurely train that allows you to enjoy the scenery.
36 buildings and facilities along the line are registered as national tangible cultural properties, and there are many other attractive spots nearby.
We will introduce a model itinerary for enjoying the Tenryu Hamanako Railway using a one-day pass.
Developing a school bag that protects against flooding! Sakae Shokai Co., Ltd., which handles eyeglass cases and other eyeglass products
Sakae Shokai Co., Ltd., founded in 1948, mainly deals in original eyeglass-related products such as eyeglass cases and eyeglass cloths.
One product worth noting among Sakae Shokai’s products is the floating school bag “Ukuran®.”
Based on a request from people who were saddened by the Great East Japan Earthquake to “develop a school bag that would protect children from flooding,” the company began developing the school bag with the belief that “as a company that deals with textiles, there is nothing we can’t do.”
It took about four years to complete “Ukran®.”
This month’s recommendation is Sakae Shokai Co., Ltd., located in Kamitate-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City.
We have been delivering delicious Lake Hamana eel to your table for 98 years.｜Lake Hamana Aikane Fisheries Co., Ltd.
Hamanako Aikane Suisan Co., Ltd. is a long-established company with its head office and factory in Magori-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, that is involved in a wide range of businesses, including eel farming and the processing and sale of eels.
In this article, we will introduce the history and commitment of Aikane, a restaurant that has been dedicated to eel.
Image source: Hamanako Aikane Fisheries Co., Ltd. Official Website
Colorful Studio Co., Ltd.｜Operates a recycled kimono shop and a handmade experience workshop
Founded in 2021, Colorful Studio Co., Ltd. operates the recycled kimono specialty store “Chuemon,” the cute clothing for adults “KEI collection,” and the handmade experience workshop on Lake Hamana “Lubera” on Lake Hamana.
Chuemon, which has a history of about 100 years in selling recycled kimonos, has started a kimono rental business and a recycled kimono remake business as its next new endeavors.
Through these projects, they hope to contribute even a little to reducing the amount of kimono waste, which is a social problem, and to encourage people to incorporate kimonos, a traditional part of Japanese culture, into their lives.
This month’s recommendation is “Chuemon,” a recycled kimono specialty store run by Colorful Studio Co., Ltd.
