Dine Like a Beast (or a Beauty)
Beauty & the Beast Café & Restaurant invites you to be their guest!
10 Awesome Spots to View Autumn Foliage
This ranking of Japan’s best fall colors will have you ready to head into the great (and red) outdoors.
3 Reasons Japan is Great for Accessible Travel
Japan holds a great secret: it is very kind to those with mobility issues. In fact, it can be surprisingly accessible to seniors and those with disabilities. Find out how!
Feel the Flower Power at Meigetsu-in Temple
Nicknamed the hydrangea temple, 2,500 hydrangeas bloom every June in profusion at this Michelin-starred Kamakura temple.
Take a Hike in Kamakura
Only one hour away from Tokyo, why not try hiking the trails at the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Increase Your Money By Washing It
Zeniarai Benten Shrine is a popular power spot in Kamakura for washing money. But... why?
Mashikaku: Japan’s Edo-Era Typography Returns
In Edo-era Japan, several lettering styles known as 'Edomoji' were invented for advertising purposes. One design team wants to bring these characters back.
Game Boy-ify Your Pictures with This Cool App
We take a look at a Japanese website that lets you transform your photos into 8-bit, Gameboy-style works of art!
Pocky Grows Up with a Special Whiskey Version
Because after a hard day at the office, there’s nothing like unwinding with a glass of bourbon and a chocolate-covered pretzel stick.
The New PlayStation VR Comes With a Mini PS4
The PlayStation VR Processor Unit acts as a middle man between the headset and the PS4 console itself.
Battle of the Big Buddhas
Kamakura defends itself against rival Nara in the Battle of the Big Buddhas!
Our 5 Favorite Tours in Kamakura
Not sure what to do and where to go in Kamakura? Let us give you some options for an unforgettable tour with a qualified guide.
Get to Know the Hotspots of Kamakura Beach
A beach with plenty of attractions, Kamakura Beach was selected as one of the top 50 picturesque spots in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Explore with the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass
For a relaxing day trip away from Tokyo, head on down to Kamakura and Enoshima. And make sure to grab this train pass to save some serious cash.
Kamakura Autumn Colors Report
In our quest to take as many autumn color pictures as possible, we ventured out to Kamakura using the Kamakura Free Pass.
Make Summer-Inspired Pottery in Kamakura
How about making your own ceramic dish as a special souvenir of your visit to Kamakura? The cool blue and white glazes are perfect complements to the summer season, and beginners a...
Find Treasure at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu is filled with nature on the outside, with its tunnel of simply incredible cherry blossoms. But, there are also several important treasures within!
Hase-dera, the Flower Temple
Hase-dera is home to Japan’s largest wooden statue of Kannon Bosatsu (Buddhist Goddess of Mercy) and popular among visitors for its beautiful outdoor garden.
One-Day Windsurfing Lesson in Kamakura
Spend the day in Kamakura enjoying an epic windsurfing adventure!
Find Serenity on Zaimokuza Beach
Comic artist Daisuke Igarashi gives us his impression of Kamakura's Zaimokuza Beach.