Kamakura days are hot, but thankfully, the nights are cool. We have the breeze off the water to thank for that. The other day, Kaede and I took advantage of the dropping temperature to take a little walk. It turned into a beautiful night.
Photo of the Day: Ocean Seen Through Whimsy
Like I was saying yesterday, one of the fishermen on our beach likes to get creative. It gives the ocean view an extra bit of charm.
Photo of the Day: Happy Cat
One of the fishing houses by our inn is what you might call whimsical. Not only is the roof a bold display of colourful stripes, various sea junk has been turned into art. This smiling fellow is one of my favourites.
Photo of the Day: Marine Day Beach Crowds
Today is Marine Day in Japan, a national holiday. It's also summer holidays (finally! They don't start until about the end of the third week of July here), so the beach is starting to fill up. The beach houses have been open for weeks, and now, with all the beach-goers, it actually feels like summer.
Photo of the Day: Typhoon Prep
Typhoon # 11 is pouring its way through Japan right now, and though Kamakura isn't in the storm's direct path, it's still going to get some wind, rain and wave action. To keep their boats from getting washed away, the fishermen along our beach drag their boats up to street-level—and sometimes pretty much along the … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Typhoon Prep
Photo of the Day: Just Hanging Around
One of the activities at the festival at Yuigahama Seaside Beach last month was puppet making. We didn't get a chance to try, but I just loved the look of the puppets hanging around.
Photo of the Day: Windsurfing Lesson
Hisashi decided that surfing and SUP-ing weren't enough—he had to give windsurfing a try. There are a number of water-sport schools along Yuigahama Beach, but Hisashi had his eye on one instructor in particular, a fellow he'd watched teach others and thought seemed good. So, he headed over to Poerava Windsurfing and met with instructor … Continue reading Photo of the Day: Windsurfing Lesson
Photo of the Day: Up-Close Koma
A slightly closer look at a Japanese top. Not much more to say.
Photo of the Day: Up-Close Kite
A kite pulls up from a swoop to get kebab at a Kamakura festival. I should try to get a recording of kites calling. It's a wonderful sound.
Photo of the Day: Interiors
The retired train from the other day still looks brand-new on the inside. Trains of yore were classy—just look at those lights!
女性専用 - Inn By The Sea Kamakura - Women's Guesthouse 