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. Meigetsuin Templ...
7 Culture Colourful Sights in Jomyo-ji Temple Steve Morton Having recently stumbled across Kamakura’s Jomyo-ji temple earlier in the year, I decided to return in the hope of seeing som...
18 Culture Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko Takako Sakamoto Shomyoji Temple in Kanazawa Bunko: a hidden gem in a suburb of Kamakura, an ancient samurai capital
7 Culture Azaleas at Myohonji Temple Steve Morton Enjoy the sights and tranquility of one of Kamakura’s most peaceful temples, especially from around, mid-April to May, where ...
Culture Lotus Flowers at Hachimangu Shrine Takako Sakamoto Pink and white lotus flowers in the ponds at Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura
6 Culture Kamakurabori Artisans at Work Kim Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture is renowned for a special kind of lacquerware unique to the region called kamakurabori. Watch...
10 Culture Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Lily “Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine” is a shrine in Kamakura famous for granting wealth. Minamotono Yoritomo, first shogun of ...
Culture Shonan Bread Festival 2025 Kim The Shonan Bread Festival is one of the largest bread-centric festivals in the region, and will include 40 participating bake...
Culture Praying Before the Goddess of Mercy Reynald Ventura This is an account of a short trip to Hasedera of Kamukara in the summer. Among other things, the traveler discovers Kakigara...
Culture Two Days in Kanagawa Prefecture Rey Waters Exploring some of Kanagawa Prefecture's top attractions in this action packed two-day itinerary. From samurai to Mount Fuji, ...
