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Kamakura

Articles about Kamakura.

Kamakura used to be the capital city in the Middle Ages. Today it is a great day trip destination from Tokyo.

Japan Kamakura Seasonal Attractions 

All About Yabusame (Horseback Archery) Festival in Kamakura, Japan

2016-10-012022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Festivals, Shrines

In my opinion, Kamakura is the best day trip destination from Tokyo. Interesting cultures are concentrated there because Kamakura was

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Japan Kamakura 

Perfect Guide to Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura – Japan’s First & Leading Zen Temple

2016-06-032022-12-15 Kozue Temples

TDD has been featuring Kamakura in May. After Hokokuji Temple and Jomyoji Temple, the biggest zen temple in Kamakura is

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Japan Kamakura 

5 Things to Do & See at Jomyoji Temple, Kamakura, Japan

2016-05-242022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Temples

Across from Hokokuji Temple with Bamboo Garden, there is another zen temple that was established in 1188. It is Jomyoji

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Japan Kamakura 

All About Hokokuji Temple, Kamakura, Japan – A Zen Temple with Bamboo Garden

2016-05-172022-12-15 Kozue 0 Comments Culture, Photos, Temples

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was once the capital of Japan established by Minamoto samurai

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Japan Kamakura Seasonal Attractions 

A Trip to Kamakura, Japan – Hydrangeas in June & All the Travel Info

2015-06-122022-12-15 Kozue 2 Comments Photos, Summer, Temples

Kamakura is an old town located south from Tokyo, which was the capital of Japan from late 12th century to

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Autumn Leaves Japan Kamakura Seasonal Attractions 

Kamakura – Samurais’ Old Capital with The Great Buddha & Autumn Colors

2014-12-042022-12-15 Kozue 4 Comments Autumn, Culture, Fall Foliage, Humor, Photos, Temples

All Japanese people know President Obama’s joke. He says, “I visited Kamakura with my mother in school holidays. I’m sure

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