Two words: free samples. This shop is called Mameya, and while it isn't a Kamakura-only shop—it's a country-wide chain—it's one of our favourites on the road between us and the Daibutsu. I enjoy the colours, Kaede enjoys the flavours, which are quite nice.
Photo of the Day: Prepping Remembrance
Kotoku-in, AKA the Daibutsu, has held a special mantoukai (Buddhist lantern ceremony) for the past few years to pray for those affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, and to raise funds. Monks from various Buddhist sects gather at Hasedera and walk ever-so-slowly to Kotoku-in, which is lit up with candles that spectators sponsor. … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Prepping Remembrance
Photo of the Day: Bubble Buddha
The road to the Daibutsu at Kotoku-in is lined with souvenir shops, a few of which have large gum ball machines full of bouncy balls. These are no ordinary bouncy balls, however. No—these are Buddha balls (and Enoden train balls). Seems a bit sacrilegious to me, but that's just the way Kamakura rolls.
Photo of the Day: More Buddha
Considering that the Daibutsu is one of the major reasons people come to Kamakura, it should come as no surprise that it's probably going to make more than a few appearances. And here is appearance number two!
Photo of the Day: Wakame, Phase Three
Once wakame season really gets underway, it's no longer soft enough to eat fresh as shabushabu. I already posted a photo of the first dry, wakame hanging on clothes pins and blowing in the wind. After, it's laid out in rows and left to dry a bit more. To keep it from flying away in … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Wakame, Phase Three
Photo of the Day: Beach Bike
Bicycling across sand is a pretty tough slog, but some brave visitors are keen to give it a go. There are several bicycle rental shops in the area, including one right by Hase Station. In non-peak season, renting a bike is a great way to see more of the area. During peak season, however, you'll … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Beach Bike
Photo of the Day: Friendly Giant
And the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) finally makes an appearance. This fellow once resided under a roof, but two typhoons and one tsunami made short work of that three times. Our inn is about an 8-10 minute walk from the Daibutsu, but it takes a bit longer in peak season when the sidewalks are overflowing with … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Friendly Giant
Photo of the Day: Ohenro-san? Obo-san? Hatted Man in the Street
From statue to flesh and blood, a hatted figure two days running. So I don't *actually* know if this fellow is indeed a pilgrim (ohenro-san) or priest (obo-san). In fact, since he's not wearing white, he probably isn't a pilgrim. And judging by his footwear (woven from plastic rope), he's probably not a priest. But, … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Ohenro-san? Obo-san? Hatted Man in the Street
Photo of the Day: Two Trains in the Night
Hase Station is one of the "double track" stations, where trains running in opposite directions along the one-track line can meet and do a little switch over. The trains stop for a little longer than usual, which gave me the chance to hop off and run around to snap a photo.
Photo of the Day: Hase Station
Near and dear to my heart—since we live two to four minutes away, depending on whether you get caught by the train or not—Hase Station sits fourth on the Enoden Line from Kamakura to Fujisawa. As the bigger train stations on the busier lines get updated and re-built, it's nice to still have quaint little … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Hase Station
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