KAMAKURA, Kanagawa Prefecture--In the late afternoon one weekday in early September, dozens of tourists crowded around a railway crossing here, a pilgrimage site for fans of the popular ...

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 ...

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa Prefecture--Once a prominent film town, local officials want the ancient capital back in the spotlight as a setting for TV dramas and films. They have started a film commission ...

A sleepy seaside town surrounded by mountains where you can slow down and hit the waves. And it might be small, but there's plenty to do in Kamakura if you know where to look. With more than four ...

Kamakura, a beautiful historic seaside town, has a garbage problem: seaweed that starts to smell if it isn't disposed of. Culinary researcher Yano Fukiko has come up with a use for it. She gathers ...

Set in an alternate universe, the ancient capital of Kamakura is a vibrant town where fantastical creatures live alongside humans. Akiko is a cheerful publishing assistant who moves into town ...