8 Culture Yakumo Shrine Lily Yakumo Shrine in Kamakura was established during the Heian Period in 1083. It is believed to be the oldest talismanic shrine in Kamakura.
7 Culture Kanazawa Bunko, A Samurai's Library Takako Sakamoto One of the two oldest samurai libraries near Kamakura
Shopping Causette Joli Featured The company’s two brick-and-mortar stores—located in Kyoto and Kamakura—stand... The Kamakura shop offers all the same benefits as the Kyoto one, except
Culture Amongst the Blues Reynald Ventura I got the idea of planting a hydrangea shrub after a visit to Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura a few years ago.
Activities Winter Adventure in Akita, Japan Veronica Carnevale Off the slopes, Akita’s renowned Kakunodate Samurai District and Yokote Kamakura... Akita, is best known for the Yokote Kamakura Festival, held annually on
Activities Yumoto Onsen Snow Festival Todd Wojnowski The Yumoto Onsen Snow Festival features amazing ice sculptures tucked into hollowed-out snow domes called kamakura.
9 Two Weddings at Tranquil Myohonji Larry Knipfing Imagine my surprise last time I was at Myohonji in Kamakura (December 2014) to find not only one, but two traditional wedding shoots in progress.