Shopping Kamakura’s “Shato” Washi Paper Tomoko Kamishima Kamakura's "Shato" specializes in washi and other paper items, such as stationery, elaborate envelopes for presenting monetary..
Culture Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Starting more than 800 years ago, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was the center of the great samurai city of Kamakura.
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 ..
Culture Hidden Kamakura 1 Steve Morton Situated along Kamakura’s western hills, the Daibutsu Hiking Course offers a more leisurely way to explore this great city, es..
16 Meigetsuin Temple in Kita-Kamakura Jessica A Paje Meigetsu-in means “Bright Moon” or is also referred to as “Harvest Moon.” Founded in 1160, Meigetsu-in is a subsidiary of the ..
Food Octopus Cracker in Kamakura April Bair Try tako-sembei (octopus cracker) when visiting the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple in Kamakura. Strange but tasty treat for..
7 Culture Kamakura's Great Buddha Andre Moreira Going to Kamakura? Then the Great Buddha might be the most obvious place to visit!
Food Café Goatee Selena Hoy Indie music lovers take note: in the midst of the temples and shrines of central Kamakura is a little coffee shop that serves ..