Living in Japan for almost five years has gifted me with experiences that, with my imminent departure, leave me with a growing sense of nostalgia now. There is much that I will miss:
(1) Living by the sea. For almost as long as I can remember, I have wanted to live by the sea. In Japan, I have lived by the sea...even if my imagined conception of the experience never quite looked like the reality of my doing so while here in Japan. I have loved my easy access to the sea and the chance to watch her in all seasons, lit and shaded, mellow and turbulent. I will miss the scent of salt-tang in the atmosphere, the lazy lap of low tide, the thundering rumble of stormy surf on the beach or against the seawall, and the squeak, whisper, and moan of the lines stretched and released between boats and their moorings.
Ashina Beach, the one closest to my house
Ashina fishing marina, looking southeast just before sunset
Ashina fishing marina, looking northwest toward Mt. Fuji (hidden in clouds) early in the morning
Sajima Bay, just south of Ashina
Fishing boats at Sajima Bay
Looking out toward Sajima Bay through an open area in the row of fishermen shacks
Another space between the fishermen shacks on Sajima Bay
Between Ashina and Sajima Bay
Akiya Beach, the next beach north from Ashina
Akiya Beach at sunset, looking northwest toward Mt Fuji (concealed in clouds and haze)
4 comments:
There's only one thing you liked about Japan.
I have a whole list pending the official end of school and the time to actually post. (As per my usual mode of operation, I am scrambling to accomplish all the designated tasks for closure of a school year.)
Nice job! I would probably move down fruit and move up Pepper Lunch. :) I would also add something about the kindness of the Japanese to dumb gaijin and the feeling of being in the minority.
Nice job! I would probably move down fruit and move up Pepper Lunch. :) I would also add something about the kindness of the Japanese to dumb gaijin and the feeling of being in the minority.
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