Photo of the Day: Kamakura to Fujisawa

A fuzzy shot of our sweet little train. The entire Enoden Line, from Kamakura to Fujisawa, only takes about 35 or 40 minutes. And it wouldn't take nearly as long if it didn't snake through so many backyards, with barely a foot's clearance (or so it seems) between train and shrubbery. At one point, it … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Kamakura to Fujisawa

Photo of the Day: Protected Fish

If you keep an eye on the ground as you walk down Yuigahama Dori (left side of the road if you're heading towards Hasedera, right if you're heading to Kamakura Station), you might just spot a few fish swimming behind some mesh. Three fish swim in and out of the unagiyasan (eel restaurant) under the … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Protected Fish

Photo of the Day: Lotus Leaves

It's almost lotus season, and the early ones are already budding. These lotus leaves are from a small plant at Kosoku-ji, a small temple next to Hasedera. Kosoku-ji has an impressive garden, but not too many lotus flowers. For a pond-full, head over to Hachimangu, where hundreds upon hundreds of blossoms stretch up towards the … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Lotus Leaves