Historical Kamakura Engaku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima The war between the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) of old China and the Kamakura... The 8th regent of Kamakura Shogunate, Hojo Tokimune asked high-ranking
Historical The Making of Kamakura Daibutsu - 2 Tomoko Kamishima In this second article, we’ll look at some of the unique physical features of Kamakura Daibutsu and what they mean.
Historical The Making of Kamakura Daibutsu - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Knowing how Daibutsu was made (in the mid 13th century) is quite interesting and will help you appreciate your visit there much..
Historical Kamakura Kencho-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Sen-nyu-ji Temple in Kyoto, and Jufuku-ji Temple and Joraku-ji Temple in Kamakura
13 Temples & Shrines Shrine on a Hill: Kamakura Hansobo Larry Knipfing Hansobo was like that, when the shrine used to be part of Kita-kamakura
12 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Meigetsu-in Temple in June Tomoko Kamishima This temple had a strong relationship with the Hojo clan during the Kamakura
12 Historical The Naito Family Grave in Kamakura Larry Knipfing Attached to Komyo-ji Temple, this grave took me by surprise. It looks so different than any grave I have ever seen here in Japan...
10 Temples & Shrines En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima En-no-ji Temple in Kita-Kamakura enshrines the ten Kings of Hades—whom we meet when we die.