Culture Engakuji Temple Engakuji is the second most important temple out of Kamakura’s Five Great Zen Temples and was founded by regent Hojo Tokimune in 1282 to commemorate..
Culture Doraemon Museum With Kids Sherilyn Siy The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a must-visit for fans of Doraemon. In this article, I share our experiences to temper expectations...
8 Culture Yamashita Park's Future Rose Garden Lily The Future Rose Garden, in Yamashita Park, Yokohama opens each spring in May & June and autumn in October & November. Reopened in..
Culture Ofuna Kannon Temple in Kamakura Nathan Eden Ofuna Kannon is an immense, striking white statue which overlooks the Ofuna Station area and offers protection for those who come..
Culture Yabusame in Kamakura 2026 Mid - Late Apr Experience the Samurai spirit through horseback archery at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage. Receive goshuin seal..
Culture Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Daiyuzan Saijoji is a temple with a deep connection to the tengu, those creatures who occupy a special place in Japanese folk religion. For example, folklore..
Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great..
