Hello! This is the Yamato City Event and Tourism Association in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Yamato City, which is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, has many sightseeing spots rich in nature, such as "Izumi no Mori" and "Fureai no Mori".
"Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori", which is one of the three major Awa dances in the Kanto region with a history of 40 years, is a popular event that attracts about 300,000 people over two days.
We will convey the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist!
We hope you will find it helpful for sightseeing in Yamato City.
Yamato City, which is located in the center of Kanagawa Prefecture, has many sightseeing spots rich in nature, such as "Izumi no Mori" and "Fureai no Mori".
"Kanagawa Yamato Awa Odori", which is one of the three major Awa dances in the Kanto region with a history of 40 years, is a popular event that attracts about 300,000 people over two days.
We will convey the charm of Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, where nature and history coexist!
We hope you will find it helpful for sightseeing in Yamato City.
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![[Image1]Public facilities in Yamato City are each named after stars.SiriusA flagship cultural and creative c](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/a1e590c172186e706a31a1ea83b0f38069d170fd.jpg)
Public facilities in Yamato City are each named after stars.
Sirius
A flagship cultural and creative complex in Yamato City. It houses a library, a hall, a cafe, and a play area for young children, so you can spend an entire day there.
The Yamato City Events and Tourism Association office is currently located here as well.
Polaris
A citizen interaction hub on the northern side of the city. The first floor has meeting rooms, a multipurpose room, a community space, and a playroom, while the second floor features an impressive arena (gymnasium). It’s ideal for both studying and sports. A park called "Hoshinoko Hiroba" sits next to the building.
Betelgeuse
A civic activity center where a variety of people and groups can gather casually and deepen exchanges. It includes an entrepreneur support space and a youth counseling room, and you can find publications and event information from civic groups.
Procyon
A rest area in Yamato Park. The glass-walled building lets you sit and watch the park and the trains that race along the elevated tracks.
We hope the town will shine like the brightest star.
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![[Image1]One month remains until the YAMATO FILM FESTIVAL 2025, the film festival hosted by our association.N](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/e528063642388feb14b0f326d8b80a86d8668696.jpg)
One month remains until the YAMATO FILM FESTIVAL 2025, the film festival hosted by our association.
Now in its 15th year, this event will screen short films of up to 15 minutes, submitted last year from across the country by professionals and amateurs of any nationality.
From a record 74 submissions, twelve films were nominated after rigorous judging by a panel including Daisuke Miyazaki, an active film director working both domestically and internationally. The nominated films will be screened in one program, followed by the announcement and presentation of the Grand Prize.
After the awards ceremony, we will also premiere works specially produced for this festival. One of these pieces was filmed with the cooperation of local residents and is currently being edited with great care.
No registration is required, and attendees may come and go freely. Enjoy a variety of films for free.
YAMATO FILM FESTIVAL 2025
Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:00 PM start (doors open at 12:30 PM)
Yamato Art and Culture Hall, Sirius, 1st Floor, Sub Hall, Yamato City Cultural Creation Hub
(1-8-1 Yamato Minami, Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Organizer: Yamato City Event and Tourism Association Contact: 046-260-5799 (closed Mondays and public holidays)
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![[Image1]Yamato Yutori no Mori, located on the southern side of Yamato City next to Atsugi Air Base, is a par](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/4a0dced3e53adef5c802dcb4045cf3efacc4c147.jpg)
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Yamato Yutori no Mori, located on the southern side of Yamato City next to Atsugi Air Base, is a park known for its vast, lush lawn area (the landscaped pond zone), but it takes on a different character in winter.
The calm brown grass and the trees showing their branches against the open sky offer a quiet, natural beauty of their own.
In winter, the air is clear, so you can even see Mt. Fuji from the higher ground. It’s a recommended walking spot for both children and adults.
You can also freely move between this park and the adjacent Ayase Sports Park in Ayase City.
Recently, the number of joint events held by Yamato City and Ayase City here has increased.
Both parks are wonderful places where you can enjoy wide open skies.
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![[Image1]Today, Saturday, February 15th, we are holding the monthly Kanagawa Yamato Antique Tools and Folk Cr](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/012b5d75a4988b6881c269691b051634441568a3.jpg)
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Today, Saturday, February 15th, we are holding the monthly Kanagawa Yamato Antique Tools and Folk Crafts Market. This time, the market is selling specialty tankan oranges from Yamato Village in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
According to the Yamato Village website, tankan is a subtropical citrus native to China, born from the natural cross between ponkan and orange and preferring high temperatures. They look simply delicious.
For reference, Yamato Village in Kagoshima Prefecture is about 1,500 km from Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefecture, and it would take roughly 250 hours on foot.
Thank you for coming all the way here...!
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![[Image1]Izumi no Mori, one of Yamato City's premier nature parks, lies within walking distance of Yamato Sta](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/44b6876fd4e1e4147a9d6921e5dd41e5aab353a2.jpg)
Izumi no Mori, one of Yamato City's premier nature parks, lies within walking distance of Yamato Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line and the Sotetsu Main Line. The park’s spacious grounds showcase a variety of plants and animals through the changing seasons. Even in winter, birds gather at the springs, reflecting their graceful, free movements on the water as they search for food and groom themselves. Izumi no Mori offers many birdwatching spots where you can enjoy the birds’ different behaviors and expressions depending on the season and location.
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![[Image1]Introducing Yamato City's event character, Yamato-n.Yamato-n is a boy leaf spirit from the forest, a](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/1fe23a08500d68248c75caa11abbb2049d10f200.jpg)
Introducing Yamato City's event character, Yamato-n.
Yamato-n is a boy leaf spirit from the forest, about three to four years old in forest age.
He usually lives at Izumi no Mori in Yamato City, but when there’s an event in town the festival-loving Yamato-n might just pop by to play.
He is gentle and a little shy, yet often enjoys interacting with children and friends from other towns. Sometimes he holds the city flower, the Japanese aster, and sometimes he does not. He is very cute.
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![[Image1]Yamato Stadium is a baseball field located roughly in the center of Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefectu](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/f17ecd49ecbe8981733978fe9ccdfbfd147c9574.jpg)
Yamato Stadium is a baseball field located roughly in the center of Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefecture, tucked inside Hikichidai Park.
The stadium displays statues and illustrations from Shinji Mizushima's baseball manga Dokaben, so locals affectionately call it "Dokaben Stadium."
Yamato Stadium serves as the stage venue for the spring City Festival and as a game site for the summer Kanagawa Prefectural High School Baseball Championship, making it a familiar and beloved ballpark for the people of Yamato.
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![[Image1]Around Yamato Station in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kanagawa Yamato Antique and Old Tools](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/f15f9276a05596a64301d67ca2943dc594f9bc3c.jpg)
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Around Yamato Station in Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture, the Kanagawa Yamato Antique and Old Tools Market takes place on the third Saturday of every month. About 130 shops set up stalls each time. From sundries and small items to kimono and furniture, rare antiques and vintage goods that you don't usually see fill the area in front of the station.
This event is fun to enjoy even if you just stroll through the venue.
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![[Image1]On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the 67th Yamato City Ekiden Relay Race 2025 will take place around Yama](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/40176472caebe000c7901b77144acdcc1202225c.jpg)
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, the 67th Yamato City Ekiden Relay Race 2025 will take place around Yamato Nadeshiko Stadium (Yamato Sports Center Athletic Stadium).
A total of 156 teams across five divisions will race through Yamato to celebrate the New Year!
And this year, the fast-footed comedian Neko Hiroshi will join as a special guest!!
Look forward to it—meowwwwwww!!!!!!
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![[Image1]We held the 2025 Yamato City Fire Department New Year Inspection on Sunday, January 12th!The program](https://img.cooljapan-videos.com/files/member_posts/image/9aa964e9e3e98a17ef5160439cc557ec57145bad.jpg)
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We held the 2025 Yamato City Fire Department New Year Inspection on Sunday, January 12th!
The program featured firefighting demonstrations using a 30-meter-class ladder truck and an impressive simultaneous water discharge by the volunteer fire corps.
The Yamato City Event and Tourism Association’s official YouTube channel, Ibekan Channel 2, has released a highlights video of the inspection.
Please be sure to watch it!
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