Japanese cafe’s rainy season inspired hydrangea shaved ice dessert changes colour like magic
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…
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Kamakura’s Great Buddha; the statue that stands the test of time
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;…
Kamakura’s Stunning Hydrangea Flower Path Now In Gorgeous Full Bloom
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 Passes Ordinance Against Eating On The Go: Ill-Mannered Tourists To Blame
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…
4 Beaches Close to Tokyo for a Summer Day Trip to the Sea
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…
Kamakura Sea Glows A Breathtaking Blue At Night Due To High Concentrations Of Plankton
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…
Kamakura’s Newest Cafe Is A Sweet Haven For Matcha Lovers
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…
The Floating City Of Laputa Really Exists — As A Cafe In Kamakura
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….
Buddha’s Cafe: Enlightening Our Minds Over A Cup Of Coffee
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…