報国寺 (Houkoku temple), Kamakura, Japan
Kamakura has been the capital city of Japan for two centuries, about one thousand years ago. Not much left from this golden age, Kamakura is now nothing but quite a particular seaside resort, spangled with shrines and temples left from its past glory, making it a famous place for tourists. Located a 50km south from Tokyo, I rode 130km and never left the city. Touring and training are not always easy to fit. By coming all the way there, I made a unexpected surprise to my friends, who also are my guides in the Tokyo everyday life. I hope I make a good mascot…