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Photo of the Day: Fishing for Balloons

Posted on July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 by helenkamakura

Matsuri (festivals) are a major part of Japanese summer. With traditional, international and fireworks festivals on the go, you could easily cram every weekend of summer full of celebration. For kids, it's all about the games and prizes (and food). Pictured is one of the standard games, where kids try to "fish" a little balloon … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Fishing for Balloons

Photo of the Day: Rainy Day Umbrellas

Posted on July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 by helenkamakura

Well, the rainy season is in full swing today—it's been pouring all morning. So, I thought umbrellas would be a good choice for the day.

Photo of the Day: Kamakura to Fujisawa

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by helenkamakura

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: Bubble Inn

Posted on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 by helenkamakura

While blowing bubbles on the deck with Kaede, I noticed that our inn was reflected quite colourfully in the orbs of soap. It was harder than I thought to catch it with my iPad, but I did get a few so-so shots.

Photo of the Day: Spokes

Posted on June 28, 2015 by helenkamakura

A little black and white for a Sunday morning. This is a lotus leaf from Kosoku-ji. I really must get down to Hachimangu to see how its lotus are coming along.

Photo of the Day: More Hydrangeas

Posted on June 27, 2015 by helenkamakura

Like I said, everywhere I go, this is what I see.

Photo of the Day: Hydrangea Close-up

Posted on June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 by helenkamakura

Everywhere I go, it's hydrangeas, hydrangeas and more hydrangeas.

Photo of the Day: A Little More Lotus

Posted on June 25, 2015June 24, 2015 by helenkamakura

Kaede chose today's photo after much deliberation. She's stuck on the lotus blossoms.

Photo of the Day: Protected Fish

Posted on June 24, 2015June 24, 2015 by helenkamakura

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: Bowl Full of Green

Posted on June 23, 2015 by helenkamakura

More of the garden at Kosoku-ji. The temple is overwhelmingly green right now.

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