Finally, no discussion of Kamakura’s plum blossoms would be complete without mentioning the temple of Hasedera, located near the famous Great Buddha of Kamakura. Around 40 plum varieties bloom ...

Kamakura is famous for its Great Buddha statue (Daibutsu) at Kotoku—in Temple, which stands as a symbol of the city’s past. The city's beaches, including Yuigahama and Zaimokuza, attract visitors ...

HIROSHIMA--A large, ancient statue of Buddha, displayed near ground zero ... meters tall and believed to have been made during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), in or around 1200.

From taking part in traditions in Asakusa to getting lost in the playground that is Shinjuku, Tokyo is truly unique.

Dr Ravia Gupta, Dr Smruti Smita Mohapatra “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it ...

The Great Buddha is simply grand and majestic. If you don’t go to Kyoto, Kamakura is a nice alternative for a day-trip, since it’s about an hour away from Tokyo. The birthplace of Japan’s ...

But thankfully, we have the solution for you here. Start by heading inside the temple and taking a picture of the great Buddha sitting in the center of the room. That will begin the Elephant in ...

You don't need to travel abroad to taste one of Japan's most viral desserts. Warabimochi Kamakura, a globally renowned dessert shop originating in Japan, officially opened its first outpost in the ...

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Cross-legged with his eyes half-closed, in a pose evoking the Buddha, this porcelain version of America’s divisive leader-in-waiting is the work of designer and sculptor Hong Jinshi. The Zen ...