Historical Zen at Kamakura's Kencho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima It was Saturday afternoon and I was at Kencho-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura. A few minutes before two o’clock a bell rang to sign..
6 Historical Nippon Maru David Parmer What comes to mind when you think of sailing ships? Blue skies and billowing sails? Probably so. But sometimes,…well it rains.
12 Gardens & Parks Kamakura’s Eisho-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Eisho-ji Temple has been a nunnery since it was established in 1636. The founder of this temple was a woman who once was Tokug..
Museums Yamate Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima If you’d like to enjoy some greenery and big trees during your stay in Yokohama, I know just the place for you: Yamate Koen Pa..
13 Temples & Shrines Shrine on a Hill: Kamakura Hansobo Larry Knipfing Hanzobo Shrine is much small and simpler than Kencho-ji, but can boast of a spectacular view, as well as some very beautiful statues...
Museums Hakone Check Point Tomoko Kamishima The Samurai Government in Edo (the original name for Tokyo) controlled “incoming guns and outgoing women” very strictly.
Historical Exploring Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Rey Waters The historic Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse offers visitors a shopping and entertainment experience.
Historical Hakone-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima If I had to choose only one place to visit during my stay in Hakone, I would go to Hakone Shrine in the early morning or just before..