The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a large bronze statue of Buddha located in Kamakura, a historic city south of Tokyo.
Katsuobushi, a type of dried and smoked tuna that is often used to flavor dishes and is a key ingredient in dashi.