Exploring Sasagawa Nagare See rocks through the clear shallows

After driving along the coast, I stopped at the Megane-iwa Coast lookout. It was an August evening, and the sky was still bright. Wearing a black off-the-shoulder top and a white skirt, I stood just inside the wooden fence and looked out to sea.

The sea around the rocks was so clear I couldn’t help staring. Every time a wave rolled in, the rocks beneath the water seemed to move with it. Starting near the beach, I followed the line of rocks farther and farther out to sea.

There was a broad, solid rock beside a slender, pointed one. Beyond them, lower rocks stretched along the shore. They all had different shapes. I’d been looking forward to seeing the rocks as I drove along the coast, but once I got out of the car, I was glad I could take my time and look at each rock.

I took a bite from the pale blue tip of the soft serve in my hand. The sweet milk and hint of salt made it just right for a break on a hot day.

As I savored the soft serve, I looked at the nearby shallows once more. The rocks I’d just seen kept disappearing beneath the waves, then reappearing. I’d been focused on the big ones, but now I wanted to take a closer look around the small rocks too.

I’m glad I came while it was still light. I’ll remember the clear water and the line of rocks as I head back out along the coast. The next time I drive from Murakami to the coast, I want to make time to get out of the car here again.