Sydney and I recently ventured to this little island off the coast of Yokosuka. We see it in the distance every day, whether we're on the Navy base or near the sea wall in our neighborhood. So, to beat the heat, we finally geared up for some beach time and set out on the 10-minute, 1200-yen ferry ride to the island with several of our playgroup friends.
Sarushima Island is Tokyo Bay's only natural island. Due to its strategic location at the mouth of Tokyo Bay, it was used as a fort at three different times in history: during the mid-19th century under the Tokugawa Shogunate, during the late 19th century shortly after the Meiji Restoration, and again during the 1930's. There are a few traces of fortifications visible today, including brick tunnels built during the Meiji period.
But alas, it was way too hot to stray from the cool, clear water at the beach!
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Is it just me, or in that last shot of all the moms in the water, are we not looking at some toxic waste, nuclear power plant, industrial area? You know, the kind of place a lizard ventures into and - uh oh - is now Godzilla. Keep a close eye on Sydney...if she develops and special powers be sure to teach her to use them for the greater good.
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