The Great Buddha of Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu): Daibutsu has been a symbol and anchor for people in Kamakura, and now is lo...
Culture Kamakura Engaku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Engaku-ji Temple was established in 1282 for the repose of both Chinese and Japanese soldiers’ souls. The war between the Yua...
Food Rai Tei Restaurant in Kamakura City Jessica A Paje Rai Tei 檑亭 restaurant in Kamakura City was once Japan’s first resort cottage subdivision and built during the Edo Period. D...
Fun at the Beach in Kamakura! Tomoko Kamishima Have fun at the beaches in Kamakura! There are nice swimming beaches, surf area, and sunset viewing points!
11 Culture Kamakura Zuisen-ji Temple in Autumn Tomoko Kamishima Priest Muso Soseki built this rock garden at Zuisen-ji Temple in Kamakura for his Zen practice, and it shows his strict and s...
8 Culture Kamakura Myohon-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Elegant pink flowers bloom in mid April at Myohon-ji temple. Although this temple is very close to JR Kamakura Station, it al...
15 A Day in Kamakura with Fireworks George Popescu Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha statue and Enoshima Island—a photo story.
Culture The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura [Closed] Harumi Inouye The wonderful Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura, was opened in 1951 in Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. It was the first museum of ...
Culture 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.
Culture 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 mu...