I want to know,
About the Future City
~Happiness in the city, just a 15-minute walk~
Join the town planning workshop!
Facing the challenges of today's car-oriented society and shifting to urban development that is friendly to the people living in the community and the local natural environment is an essential element in building a well-being society. In particular, the "15-minute city" concept and "walkable city" concept, which have attracted attention in recent years, aim to create sustainable, people-friendly cities that are easy to live in for everyone, including the elderly and children, and are expected to bring many benefits such as health, interaction, and environmental considerations.
Kamakura City faces a wide range of mobility and transportation issues, including congestion on major arterial roads, overtourism, and mobility issues for the elderly, and there is still much room for improvement. Furthermore, various redevelopment projects within the city, such as in the Fukasawa and Muraoka areas, are set to significantly change Kamakura City's urban development over the next few decades.
Given this situation, why don't we stop and think together about what kind of city we want to leave for the future and what kind of city we want to live in?
A free workshop series of 3!
① June 8th (Sun), ② June 29th (Sun), ③ July 6th (Sun)
*One-time participation is also possible.
June 8th (Sun) 10:30-12:40
Part 1 | Learn and think
"What is a walkable city?
Let's learn about and discuss the future of Kamakura."
Ryuinan, a subtemple of Engakuji Temple
●Meeting place: In front of the main gate of Engakuji Temple
●Address : 450 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City
●Access: 1 minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line
●Participation fee : General 6,050 yen (tax included)
When you hear the word karate, many people may think of martial arts or combat sports, but karate is not just about learning techniques; it is also a discipline that trains the mind. Gichin Funakoshi, who built the foundations of modern karate, studied Zen at Engakuji Temple in Kamakura under the head priest Ekun Furukawa, and learned the teachings of Zen. Resonating with the Zen spirit of Kamakura, you will master the "emptiness" hidden within the forms - join us for a special experience of experiencing the Zen spirit that is the essence of karate in the natural surroundings of Engakuji Temple.
