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

Photo of the Day: Fishing for Balloons

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: 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