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A Winter’s Day in Kamakura

Last weekend, I spent the afternoon in Kamakura. It’s a city filled with history and culture, and it should not be missed by anyone who visits, or is living in the Kanto area. For more on my day trip to the ancient capital, click... ...full story at Barbarian at the Gate

from Barbarian at the Gate on Sun, Feb 17 2008

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