Today, 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.
Some 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.
The 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.
It 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!
As 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.
As 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.
