Sunday, July 2: After enjoying ice cream while sitting in an air-conditioned ice cream parlor, Tobi and I continue to the Kamakura Daibutsu. Tobi has never seen it before, but I have. The first time I visited (daibutsu: the great buddha of kamakura), the skies were bright blue; today it’s overcast and hazy. No matter. It’s still a treat to see the famous Buddha again.
Kamakura Daibutsu
Here are a couple of pictures of me with the Daibutsu, and my really flat hair.
me at the Daibutsu
Kamakura Daibutsu
me at the Daibutsu
I love the Buddha with the lotus flowers.
Daibutsu and lotus flowers
Daibutsu and lotus flowers
We decide to take the Enoden Line, packed as usual, back to Kamakura. In Kamakura, we search for a restaurant.
Kamakura restaurant
We have no idea what we’re getting, but the picture looks good.
I find out later, from my Instagram friend Yukie, that what we ate was Chirashi Sushi, or “scattered sushi.” This kind of sushi apparently came on the scene along with Maki Sushi (rolled sushi) around the 18th century. Another close translation for it is “sushi rice salad.” The ingredients, or “gu,” are scattered on sushi rice with no rolling or shaping involved (All About Sushi Guide: Chirashi Sushi).
Chirashi Sushi, or “scattered sushi”
This is the first time I’ve had this in Japan, and I love it!
Chirashi Sushi, or “scattered sushi”
After lunch, we get back on the train and go to Kita-Kamakura, where we plan to visit Engakuji Temple.
catbird in japan 
A fun day with company 🙂 🙂
Yes, Jo, it was nice to have some company for a change. 🙂 It was a rare thing while I was in Japan.
That meal does look delicious, Cathy.
It was so tasty, Carol. I’m sorry I didn’t discover this dish sooner while in Japan. 🙂