We took today off. It's been a busy summer season, which is fantastic. But it means we haven't had a chance to try any of the beach houses set up for July and August. Today was our chance. Of course, it poured rain and was windy, so our first choice was closed. Instead, we checked … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Beach House
Kamakura Blog 2020
Photo of the Day: Peek-a-Boo Fish
The goldfish got an awning of sorts for their clay pot this summer. These guys are one of the highlights of our walk home from Kamakura Station. I was happy to see that they're getting some help staying cool.
Photo of the Day: Red Flag
The sharks are out. Our neighbour says that in 60 years, he can't recall there ever being a shark-related swimming prohibition, but there is a first time for everything, of course. So, until tomorrow, the beach is closed to swimmers. Too bad for all those who came down for a dip!
Photo of the Day: Evening Cicada
I think the first time I saw one of these, it was flying wildly through the air before crashing into me. Cicada-human collisions aren't all that uncommon from mid-August on, but they're still kind of freaky. Happily, this cicada (and his wall buddy... and the dozens of others making a racket in the garden next … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Evening Cicada
Photo of the Day: Dignified Gentleman
While walking down Yuigahama Dori, I crossed paths with this most dignified fellow in summer kimono (yukata) and walking stick. I couldn't help myself—I dawdled behind him and snuck a snapshot.
Photo of the Day: Colliding Waves
Things have been so busy at the inn lately that my aim to post one photo a day for a year has taken a bit of a hit. I've missed a few days the past few weeks, but I'll keep trying.
Photo of the Day: Summer Sparks
Summer fireworks and sparklers never get old. We had a few families stay the other night, and they all seemed to have the same idea—everyone had sparklers. In the end, it became a bit of a fireworks party. While I didn't get any photos of that night, Hisashi and Kaede had a mini-fireworks party this … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Summer Sparks
Photo of the Day: Nighttime Kamakura
The beach at night, as seen by my iPad's camera. Beach houses and the street and city beyond. Looks nicer in person, though.
Photo of the Day: Seaside Living Japan
Being friends with the fishermen and women on the beach has many perks—as far as my husband is concerned. They're lovely people and I enjoy their company, but I must say that the edible perks don't thrill me in quite the same way as they do Hisashi. I'm talking, of course, about seafood. Giant sea … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Seaside Living Japan
Photo of the Day: Seaside Squirrel
North Americans may say, "So what?" But squirrels like this are a rarity in Japan. There are flying squirrels in the mountains, and this kind of squirrel in... Kamakura! Legend has it they escaped from a zoo exhibit during a typhoon and made their way to our little city. Many a high school student has … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Seaside Squirrel
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