Nestled in the upper cemetery grounds of Kamakura's historic Engaku-ji temple lies the peaceful resting place of acclaimed director Yasujirō Ozu. Renowned for cinematic masterpieces like Tokyo Story, Ozu is commemorated here with an unadorned granite headstone bearing only a single kanji character: 無 (mu), signifying "nothingness." Cinephiles from around the globe quietly seek out the shaded plot to pay homage, often leaving tribute offerings of canned beer and sake. It offers a meditative and poignant detour away from the busier temple paths.
- Cemeteries & Graves
- Film & Cinema
- History
- Temples
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