13 Culture 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...
Accommodation Kishi-ke: a Modern Ryokan Veronica Carnevale Kishi-ke is traditional, yet modern, Japanese-style inn that aims to connect guests with the present and help them achieve in...
Accommodation Observing Jogashima Island’s Birdlife Steve Morton For anyone interested in the fevered variety of birds then look no further than Jogashima Island in Southern Kanagawa where y...
Accommodation Rex Inn Kawasaki Peter Sidell In Kawasaki in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rex Inn is a typical Japanese capsule hotel, offering low-price accommodation to ...
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Tanabata Festival Peter Oxley A festival based on a folk tale of lovers separated but allowed to meet just once a year. They are represented by the stars V...
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kuzuharagaoka Shrine Peter Oxley Set amidst an area of outstanding natural beauty, Kuzuharagaoka Shrine has a history that dates back to 14th century Japan.
Planning The Town of Ninomiya Rey Waters Not far from Tokyo, Ninomiya is a small town filled with parks, temples, and shrines as well as plenty of outdoor activities.
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...
7 Culture Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji templ...
9 Kamakura Camera - Tokeiji Peter Oxley Unique among Kamakura’s temples and shrines, Tokeiji was established as a refuge for battered women who wished to escape from...
