8 Culture Kamakura Camera - The Great Buddha Peter Oxley The author takes a look at the Great Buddha in its historical and cultural context to give you a deeper appreciation of this greatly..
11 Food Kanazawa Omicho Market Gaurav Raja Dahal Kanazawa Omicho Market is an old fresh food market that was established during the Edo period, consisting of more than 170 stalls..
21 Culture Traditional Japanese Metal Products Elena Lisina Metal was used in Japan to produce: household and tea ceremony items, decorations and ritual objects for temples, swords and other..
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Snow at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Peter Oxley A new blog created by Peter Oxley, photographer, writer, tour guide, and bon vivant. This introductory article highlights a rare..
7 Activities Exploring Kanagawa’s Jogashima Island Steve Morton Come and visit Jogashima Island at the southern tip of Kanagawa Prefecture where you can enjoy some fine views of Sagami bay along..
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Hidden away in the northeastern reaches of the city, Zuisenji boasts the only remaining garden from the Kamakura Period. Designed..
12 Activities Kamakura Camera - Summer by the Sea Peter Oxley After a hiatus of nearly three years due to restrictions dictated by Covid, the city's beach cafes and taverns are open once..
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zeniarai Benten Shrine Peter Oxley Established on the premise of a dream by the shogun to bring peace and prosperity to the land, Zeniarai Benten offers visitors the..