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Culture in Kanagawa

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The Holy Light 13

The Holy Light

Reynald Ventura

Trying out an old camera, I spent time walking towards Ofuna City and discovered Jochi-ji, a Zen temple in Kita-kamakura buil...

Kanagawa
Hongaku-ji Temple 7

Hongaku-ji Temple

Lily

“Hongaku-ji Temple” in Kamakura is very famous for Kamakura seven deities of good luck. Originally, “Ebisu do” was establishe...

Kanagawa
Amanawa Shinmeigu Shrine 9

Amanawa Shinmeigu Shrine

Lily

Amanawa Shinmeigu Shrine was established by Gyoki in 710 and it is known as the oldest shrine in Kamakura. The shrine for a t...

Kanagawa
Yakumo Shrine 8

Yakumo Shrine

Lily

Yakumo Shrine in Kamakura was established during the Heian Period in 1083. It is believed to be the oldest talismanic shrine ...

Kanagawa
Kamakurabori Artisans at Work 6

Kamakurabori Artisans at Work

Kim

Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is renowned for a special kind of lacquerware unique to the region called kamakurabori. Watch...

Kanagawa