Kamakura and Yokohama (October 28)
Kamakura
Kamakura became the political center of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose the city as the seat of his new military government in 1192. The Kamakura government continued to rule Japan for over a century, first under the Minamoto shogun and then under the Hojo regents.
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View of Kamakura from Hase Temple.
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The Kamakura Great Buddha is the symbol of Kamakura.
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is Kamakura's most important
shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and enlarged and moved
to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun
of the Kamakura government.
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I saw a traditional Japanese wedding at Tsuruoka
Hachimangu Shrine.
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The Yokosuka line is only the way to Kamakura.
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Yokohama
Yokohama is Japan's second largest city. It's takes 30 minutes from Tokyo by train.Minato Mirai 21 area
The Minato Mirai 21 area is rapidly developed zone in Yokohama.
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Yokohama Grand Intercontinental Hotel
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The Landmark Tower (296 m) is one of Japan's tallest
buildings and the symbol of Minato Mirai 21.
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A scenic twilight view in Yokohama
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The Minato Mirai 21 area from Yamashita park.
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The Bay Bridge.
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China Town in Yokohama is the largest one in Japan.
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The gate.
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