Tag: kamakura
Visual Diary of Japan
Throughout this journey I had many laughs and learning experiences. The sights ranged from city nights to seaside days. I tried to encapsulate the feelings and the memories from this [ … ]
3 Favorite Areas in Tokyo
Throughout this journey across the globe, we got to see so many unique areas of Tokyo, and each of them were completely different than the other. Anywhere you go Tokyo [ … ]
Kamakura captured
On June 12, our group took a day trip to Kamakura, the former capital of Japan, where we visited Hasedera temple and Daibutsu (the Great Buddha). See some of my [ … ]
What stood out for me at Hasedera Temple in Kamakura
Thirteen students from Texas State took an adventure to Kamakura on their fourth day of the Japan study abroad trip. I found Japanese culture to be very eye opening. When [ … ]
Emilee’s Photos From Hasedera
Here is a short photo slideshow that recaps my visit to Hasedera, my favorite temple that we visited in Kamakura! This temple had a beautiful ocean view, and I got [ … ]
A sad tale behind adorable statues
This picture shows small, white Jizo statues that were placed by mothers who have lost children. Among the many adventures we had while being in Tokyo, one included a day [ … ]
On day trip, we come and go to Kama-Kama-Kama-Kama-Kamakura
As we have become comfortable and at home in Tokyo, we needed to get away from the metropolis we’re currently living in. So on Thursday, we set off on a [ … ]