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Beaches in east Japan's Kamakura take on new appeal as visitor numbers drop
KAMAKURA, Kanagawa -- At around noon on Aug. 20, a beautiful blue sky spread over Yuigahama Beach in this east Japan city. As the sun shone down, people could be seen swimming and strolling along ...
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This Laid-Back City Is the Birthplace of Modern Surfing in Japan
On the southern coast of Japan, not far from Tokyo, travelers leave the city behind in favor of a laid-back surfer vibe, complete with plenty of beaches. The city of Kamakura is one of Japan’s ...
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Clean Beaches, Cleaner Plates
The result of the hard work of many people, Kamakura seaweed pork has been very well received. Seaweed washed up on the beaches of Kamakura, left as is, starts to smell ...