The Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is a popular spot to pray for good ... reflecting a custom practiced by Kamakura’s samurai. Locals involved in the construction industry conduct the Chōna ...

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa Prefecture—In this popular ... goers making a New Year’s visit to the famed Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. The restrooms had long been a source of stress.