KAMAKURA, Kanagawa -- At around noon on Aug. 20, a beautiful blue sky spread over Yuigahama Beach in this east Japan city. As the sun shone down, people could be seen swimming and strolling along ...

When American businessman Brian Heywood decided to build a home in Kamakura, he wondered if he could also save some old ...

Starting in September, the Kamakura city government put a security guard at the crossing between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays, sharing expenses with Enoshima Electric Railway. Previously ...

I can’t believe it!” There are public facilities in Kamakura. The city government maintains 39 public restrooms around town. A city official said building more facilities “is difficult with ...

This time we visit Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture. The site of Japan's capital 800 years ago, this historic city is filled with shrines and temples. Surrounded by mountains and the sea ...

In Kamakura, the cherry blossoms typically begin coming out around late March or early April, painting the ancient capital in pink hues. The city, which lends itself to exploration on foot, invites ...

Former chair of the Kamakura City Tourist Association. In 2015, received an award from Kamakura for services to the city. His works include the photo collection Koto no kotonoha (On Ancient Capitals).