Kamakura, Japan — Hey Brian?

Kamakura, Japan 鎌倉市

Beautiful blessing, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮 is Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine, Japan — December 21, 2003

Relaxing at at temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Kids touring Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Ancient tree, Gokuraku-Ji Temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Buddha in contemplation, Kotokuin Temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Kamakura Buddha, Japan — December 21, 2003

Built in 1252, the Great Buddha stands in at 13.35 meters, Kotokuin Temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Contemplating enlightenment, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Amida style Buddha, Kotokuin Temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Buddhas of the Sugimoto-dera Temple (founded in 734AD and Kamakura's oldest), Japan — December 21, 2003

A well with fallen maple leaves at the Hokokuji Temple (Bamboo Temple), Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Bamboo forest of the Hokokuji Temple (Bamboo Temple), Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Kashio and Greg in the gardens of the Hokokuji Temple, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

In the gardens of the Hokokuji Temple (my favorite), Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Torii for the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003

Mount Fuji (Fujisan) at sunset, Kamakura, Japan — December 21, 2003