09. July 2017

It was hot but very fine day. I had a very good time with gests from the US. I didn’t know there were such greedy carps and snapping turtles in Genji Pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura. Genji Pond was full of lotus at this time of the year. We also enjoyed tea ceremony at Jyomyoji Temple.

05. July 2017

Gluten-free foods are taken much attention these days as a healthy diet. Today I found a vegetable origin sweets café in Kamakura. They do not use wheat flour but rice flour. The taste is different from the usual sweets but is good. Once you have it, you love it, and you will never come back to the wheat base products. There are many secrets to be healthy in this restaurant.

05. July 2017

The beauty of Cherry blossoms in Japan was first introduced to the world by Dr Belz (Medical Doctor who was hired by the Japanese government) in the beginning of the Meiji Period (end of the 19th century). He said that women looked very beautiful under the bloomed cherry trees. The short period in full bloom and the beauty of the flowers are often likened to the fragility of human life. The Cherry blossom viewing party started in Heian Period by Emperor Saga (about 1,200 years ago). Since then...

21. March 2015

I attended Kamakura Samurai Tour. I have never thought that there were such many Samurai admirers. We love Kamakura and Samurai warriors. It is a good idea to eat ancient Samurai meal in old Japanese-style house wearing Samurai costume. This is one of the most popular events in Kamakura. You travel back to the past, and think over the history, your roots. Mr. Kamakura, an organizer of the event, is a descendant of a Kamakura family of the Heike clan. He wants to calm down the Samurai souls who...

18. January 2015

Today I accidentally found a nice place on the hill. It was amazing. This is definitely one of the best ocean view I have ever seen and makes me feel good. You can also see Mt. Fuji on the other side.