Kamakura
Residents of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, a popular tourist destination famous for its many temples and shrines, have been unsettled by the appearance of unauthorized…
Popular Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger usually gets attention for its creative burgers, such as their overflowing Mac ‘n’ Cheese Croquette Burger or eye-catching…
On a hot day of the Japanese summer, I decided to take a spontaneous trip to one of my favorite places in Japan, Kamakura. I didn’t…
This June, I decided it is time to escape a little from the busy Tokyo and headed to Kamakura, one of my favorite places in…
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…
Located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura is one of the most popular cities to visit in Japan due to its variety of Buddhist temples and…
While many may write off Japan’s wet and humid rainy season as a complete wash out, there’s actually a few upsides to this time of…
Having stood in the open air for over 750 years, the Great Buddha statue of Kamakura has a tale of time written across its face;…
While Japan’s popular cherry blossom season delights many with its gorgeous once-a-year scenery and bounty of sakura-flavored goods, Hydrangea (ajisai in Japanese) can be every…
Kamakura: a famous tourist destination Famous for its dozens of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, including Kotoku-in with its Great Buddha statue, as well as…
Summer is here and as usual, Tokyo is going to be sweltering hot. It’s time to escape it all and relax by the sea. Problem…
Even seasoned surfers riding the waves of the Kamakura waters were surprised to find that over the past few days, the familiar sea had been…
A day of sightseeing is always better when it’s topped off with a delicious treat, and travelers visiting the historical city of Kamakura now have…
There’s a cafe in Japan said to transport you to the fantastical world of Castle in the Sky, one of Studio Ghibli’s most iconic films….
Kamakura is home to over 110 temples, but you don’t necessarily have to go to one to pay respects to the Buddhist religion. During a…