One of the activities at the festival at Yuigahama Seaside Beach last month was puppet making. We didn't get a chance to try, but I just loved the look of the puppets hanging around.
Photo of the Day: Clover
This photo could have been taken anywhere in the world. But it's from the park just down the road from us. I love how some flowers seem to be everywhere.
Photo of the Day: Mochi Making
Every once in a while, Kosoku-ji has a little market. Last time, there was a booth making mochi (pounded rice). Visitors took turns pounding the mochi with a big wooden hammer (even Kaede got to try), after which, the staff shaped and flavoured the mochi. Sadly, I didn't get a good shot of the pounding, … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Mochi Making
Photo a Day: A Snail’s Life
While on a walk yesterday, Kaede and I noticed snails. Lots and lots of huge snails. And not on the ground, but rather high up in bushes. Like swirly flowers, I guess.
Photo of the Day: Tanabata
I'm a day late, but here is a wee post on Tanabata, the Star Festival. Tanabata celebrates the reunion of Orihime (the star Vega) and Hikoboshi (the star Altair), lovers separated by the Milky Way all year—except for the night of the seventh day of the seventh month of the lunisolar calendar. While some regions … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Tanabata
Photo of the Day: Hasedera Waterworld
Hasedera is one of Kamakura's most beautiful temples (according to me, at least). It has ponds and waterfalls, flowers and fish, caves and gardens—and a fantastic view of the bay.
Photo of the Day: A Grey Rose for a Grey Day
The grey just isn't stopping around here. And on top of it all, the U.S. is leading Japan 4-0. Oh, what a world! Gambare, Nippon!
Photo of the Day: Forest Tunnel
The path up to the Kamakura Museum of Literature winds along under towering trees. At one point, it ducks under an old stone tunnel before continuing its slow climb up to the main building and gardens.
Photo of the Day: Windsurfing Lesson
Hisashi decided that surfing and SUP-ing weren't enough—he had to give windsurfing a try. There are a number of water-sport schools along Yuigahama Beach, but Hisashi had his eye on one instructor in particular, a fellow he'd watched teach others and thought seemed good. So, he headed over to Poerava Windsurfing and met with instructor … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Windsurfing Lesson
Photo of the Day: Dreaming of the Sun
Rain, rain, go away... A second day of the rainy season living up to its name, with nothing but grey skies and more rain in the forecast. *sigh* It's going to be a damp, steamy train ride to work today. To add some much-needed sunny colour to the day, I chose this yellow rose from … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Dreaming of the Sun
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