An Autumn Day in Kamakura, Japan

by Tokyo Terrace on October 21, 2009

IMG_6005Today, I wanted to take you out of my kitchen and on a journey to historic Japan instead. Before I go on, I would also like to mention that my sister is in Tokyo visiting from Minnesota. It has been a wonderful and strange feeling to have such an important part of my life at home suddenly present in a place that is so far from it.
IMG_6064Some days, I sit around thinking about what I wouldn’t give to have my family see what life is like in Japan. This past week has been surreal and I don’t want to face the fact that in a few days my sister will be back on a plane going home to snowy, cold Minnesota.
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IMG_5993The photos from this post were taken during a day spent in Kamakura, Japan. The weather was crisp, and the leaves have a hint of color, making the scenery even more magnificent than it usually is. Kamakura is a gem that is not too far away from Tokyo. In just over an hour, my sis and I were transported from the intense city to a place that, although still crowded, has maintained its small town charm. From the freshly made rice crackers to the dozens of purple potato-themed goodies, the town is bursting with great culinary finds in addition to temples, shrines, and the Daibutsu.
IMG_5950It really is amazing how much one can find in just a short train ride from Tokyo. If you do travel to Tokyo some day and would like to maintain an affordable budget, I would highly recommend looking into day trips to Kamakura, Hakone, etc. Send me an email if you need any suggestions or help with planning!
IMG_6041As if spending the day with my sister in a place as beautiful as Kamakura weren’t enough, I enjoyed an amazing lunch as well; charcoal grilled pork belly served over sticky rice and topped with an oozing, luscious egg. Perfection.
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IMG_5941As I said before, it is difficult to come to terms with the fact that visitors must leave. There is a great comfort in the familiar faces from home that is greatly missed when the time is done. Fortunately, there are always great memories to help relive the warmth and familiarity.

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  • http://www.sense-serendipity.blogspot.com/ Divina

    Beautiful photos Rachel and thanks so much for the tour. Hope another family member of yours will visit soon after your sister. Oh, the pork belly with sticky rice and egg is just irresistible. Yum.

  • http://www.sense-serendipity.blogspot.com Divina

    Beautiful photos Rachel and thanks so much for the tour. Hope another family member of yours will visit soon after your sister. Oh, the pork belly with sticky rice and egg is just irresistible. Yum.

  • http://kennychiceats.blogspot.com/ KennyT

    I miss Japan, beautiful photos!!!

  • http://kennychiceats.blogspot.com/ KennyT

    I miss Japan, beautiful photos!!!

  • http://www.houseboateats.com/ Talley

    Hey I went there once! The Daibutsu was stunning, and I remember loving the area around there. The one thing I regret in retrospect, was not exploring the food (in general) as much as I could have. That pork belly looks amazing: my favorite food. and such a peaceful presentation.

  • http://www.houseboateats.com Talley

    Hey I went there once! The Daibutsu was stunning, and I remember loving the area around there. The one thing I regret in retrospect, was not exploring the food (in general) as much as I could have. That pork belly looks amazing: my favorite food. and such a peaceful presentation.

  • http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com/ Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

    Lovely photos !

  • http://www.eatlivetravelwrite.com Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

    Lovely photos !

  • http://thegodscake.wordpress.com/ Michael

    how beautiful!
    check out my food blog and tell me what you think:
    http://thegodscake.wordpress.com

    Michael

  • http://thegodscake.wordpress.com Michael

    how beautiful!
    check out my food blog and tell me what you think:
    http://thegodscake.wordpress.com

    Michael

  • http://www.lafujimama.com/ Fuji Mama

    Awe, this post makes me even more homesick than ever! We love Kamakura. Have you guys been to Kawagoe yet?

  • http://www.lafujimama.com Fuji Mama

    Awe, this post makes me even more homesick than ever! We love Kamakura. Have you guys been to Kawagoe yet?

  • http://thesophisticatedgourmet.blogspot.com/ Kamran Siddiqi

    OH MY!! What beautiful photos! Oh how I wish I could travel to japan. Would probably be so much fun for me! Well, until then, I will drool over your beautiful photography!

  • http://thesophisticatedgourmet.blogspot.com Kamran Siddiqi

    OH MY!! What beautiful photos! Oh how I wish I could travel to japan. Would probably be so much fun for me! Well, until then, I will drool over your beautiful photography!

  • Jan

    Rest up and save some yen cause I’m coming over next!

  • Jan

    Rest up and save some yen cause I’m coming over next!

  • tokyoterrace

    KennyT: Thanks! Glad you like the photos!

  • tokyoterrace

    KennyT: Thanks! Glad you like the photos!

  • tokyoterrace

    Talley: The food scene is definitely worth exploring in Kamakura. Maybe you just need to make another trip? :)

  • tokyoterrace

    Mardi: Thanks!

  • tokyoterrace

    Talley: The food scene is definitely worth exploring in Kamakura. Maybe you just need to make another trip? :)

  • tokyoterrace

    Mardi: Thanks!

  • tokyoterrace

    Michael: Thanks for stopping by!

  • tokyoterrace

    Fuji Mama: Haven’t been to Kawagoe yet- will definitely have to check it out!

  • tokyoterrace

    Michael: Thanks for stopping by!

  • tokyoterrace

    Fuji Mama: Haven’t been to Kawagoe yet- will definitely have to check it out!

  • tokyoterrace

    Thanks Kamran! I hope you make it to Japan someday- I’m sure you would love it!

  • tokyoterrace

    Jan: Deal!

  • tokyoterrace

    Thanks Kamran! I hope you make it to Japan someday- I’m sure you would love it!

  • tokyoterrace

    Jan: Deal!

  • tokyoterrace

    Divina: Thanks! I hope another family member decides to visit, too. Definitely a long trip to take though!

  • tokyoterrace

    Divina: Thanks! I hope another family member decides to visit, too. Definitely a long trip to take though!

  • http://onefoodguy.blogspot.com/ Scott

    Hi Rachael, this is really stunning photography! What kind of camera/lenses do you use?

    The pork belly with egg looks great! I need to find some restaurants in Boston that serve pork belly. I won’t need to look long, I hope.

  • http://onefoodguy.blogspot.com Scott

    Hi Rachael, this is really stunning photography! What kind of camera/lenses do you use?

    The pork belly with egg looks great! I need to find some restaurants in Boston that serve pork belly. I won’t need to look long, I hope.

  • http://wasabiprime.blogspot.com/ wasabi prime

    Beautiful. I think a lot of places are at their best in autumn, and these lovely photos exemplify that. A gorgeous sense of change is more present in the air.

  • http://wasabiprime.blogspot.com wasabi prime

    Beautiful. I think a lot of places are at their best in autumn, and these lovely photos exemplify that. A gorgeous sense of change is more present in the air.

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