Food Kamakura’s Utsuki Robatayaki Larry Knipfing Utsuki (卯月) on Komachi-Dori in Kamakura is far and away my favorite restaurant, and that’s saying something since I have liv..
Culture 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..
Food Kita-kamakura's Kyorai-an Tomoko Kamishima Although most Zen practitioners do not eat meat, the stew here is Zen-like because it is quite simple: Big chunks of meat and carrots..
Culture Myohon-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Myohon-ji is an absolutely gorgeous temple, just ten minutes on foot from Kamakura Station. The funny thing is, most people do..
Culture Kita-Kamakura's Tokei-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Tokei-ji Temple’s two-hour flower arrangement course is easy and enjoyable to participate in, without any formalities. Go ther..
Food Ofuna's Tsukiji Sen Sushi Tomoko Kamishima Inside Ofuna Station, just above the platforms, there is a shopping area “Dila Ofuna” close to the south exit. Tsukiji Sen Sus..
Culture Kamakura’s Tenen Hiking Trail Tomoko Kamishima There are several hiking courses in Kamakura. If you don't like to do the same thing as other people do, or if you've visited..
Tour of Hasedera Temple, Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima Hasedera Temple, Kamakura: Here, you can see various types of stone statues, a small cave to explore, and a path commanding a ..