Photo Gallery: Kamakura Trip, 2002

These pictures were taken on a 2002 trip to Enoshima and Kamakura, which are on the coast south of Tokyo. Enoshima is the name of a small island (connected to the mainland by a spit) and the nearby town known for its large number of historical temples, as well as a natural sea cave created by earthquakes. Kamakura is a town in the same area (slightly inland) that is famous in Japan for its dozens of ancient Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, many dating back over 500 years. Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, it was the capital during the Kamakura period (roughly 1200-1330), and is on par with Kyoto in its number of ancient buildings. The opening episode of Vision of Escaflowne takes place in Kamakura, as well.

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Food

Because I find food interesting, I always take pictures before I eat. Here are a few of the more interesting things I ran across on this trip.

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