Tag Archives: Japan

Kamakura, Japan

Here is a few quick shots of Kamakura, which is about an hour away from Shinjuku station. I took these in April of 2010. I highly recommend making the trip out here if you are spending any time in Tokyo. Here is the wikipedia entry for Kamakura.

Shopping street right off the train

Shopping street right off the train

The stairs leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

The stairs leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Hasedera Temple

Hasedera Temple

Daibutsu at Kotokuin

Daibutsu at Kotokuin

A small shop in Kotokuin sells Kamakura brand Cider and it is excellent.

A small shop in Kotokuin sells Kamakura brand Cider and it is excellent.

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Tokyo Travel Forum

I just launched Tokyo Travel Forum, a message board to help travelers to Japan. Please register!

http://www.tokyotravelforum.com

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Header artwork by Peter Hainer

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Hayaku

Hayaku is a time-lapse view of Japan and it is absolutely gorgeous.

Hayaku: A Time Lapse Journey Through Japan from Brad Kremer on Vimeo.

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