There are fun kites—the kind you fly on a windy day, and then there are these kites—scavenging nightmares that will steal the food right out of your hands (or mouths!). And believe you me, they really don't care if they accidentally take a bit of flesh off you, too. If you eat outdoors anywhere near … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Flying Kites
Photo of the Day: Silhouette
Just up the road from us in Inamuragasaki is a park area that, on clear days, offers a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji. Not so much on the day I took this photo... Regardless of whether Mt. Fuji is visible or not, though, the view is spectacular.
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: Kamakura From Afar
The city of Kamakura seen from the seaside path heading towards Inamuragasaki and Enoshima. The path makes a lovely (if a little noisy thanks to the street that runs parallel to it) morning run. The bonus is just up and over the hill—on clear mornings, Mt. Fuji suddenly rises up to cheer you on.
Photo of the Day: Barnacles
A working beach means ropes, nets, boats and anchors—and barnacles. Lots and lots of barnacles. The inn is located across the street from one of the working areas of Yuigahama Beach. It's still open for water sports and play—and it's actually pretty good, since when summer merrymakers crowd the beach, they tend to stay over … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Barnacles
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: Hopes and Dreams
Often stacked tablet upon tablet, prayers, hopes, dreams and wishes for the future are laid bare for all to see at Anyou-in. Though usually about passing entrance exams and finding love, messages sometimes bleed heartbreak. On more than one occasion, a quick survey has revealed letters to lost little ones, updates on the lives of … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Hopes and Dreams
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: Surf
A photo of warmer times to get us through the chill of February. Yuigahama Beach is usually a fairly gentle beach, but it does get surfable waves. If you decide to give it a try, expect crowds, and the occasional local party-pooper telling you the area you're in is for locals only. Bah! Surf away!
Photo of the Day: Setsubun at Hachiman
One of Japan's more unusual (to an outsider) festivals has got to be Setsubun. Every February 3rd, adults across the country don demon masks and scare the wits out of their children and grandchildren, whose job it is to drive the demons out by tossing dried beans at them (mame maki), and shouting, "Oni wa … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Setsubun at Hachiman
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