In late February, I visited the neighborhood of Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura in search of spring. However, it was still VERY cold, and by the time I finished exploring Gokurakuji and Jojuin temples I was freezing to death. So I ducked inside a restaurant standing in front of Gokurakuji Station, just to warm myself up. It turned out to be the hamburger restaurant Gokuraku Tonbo (meaning happy-go-lucky person). I was lucky because, although I just wanted to defrost myself, which I did with a warm cup of tea first, the hamburger set I ordered for my lunch was truly delicious! By the time I left the restaurant I was warm, full, and very happy. Recharged by an unexpectedly nice lunch, I headed for my next appointment, a hot date with Mt. Fuji!
Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto
I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...
