kenleewrites in 日本

Spent new year’s eve in Kagoshima and new year’s day waiting for the first sunrise (hatsu hi no de – 初日の出) at Yoshino Park.

Didn’t manage to get a clear photo of the sun like I did for previous new years, but I’m quite happy with this one; the sun rising just to the left of ash-spewing Sakurajima.

My ritual for this new year is complete!

Happy New Year!

How long has it been since you last saw a sunset this beautiful?

I always spend new year’s day waiting for the first sunrise of the year – 初日の出 (hatsu hi no de).

This year was rather different. I wasn’t waiting for the sunrise. I was on the road heading to the airport. My plan was to spend the first few days of the year vacationing in Kagoshima. Caught glimpses of the sunrise as I drove to Haneda.

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Every year, I always stay up for the first sunrise.

This year was just ever slightly so different. I kinda dozed off while watching TV. Woke up in shock at 7am. Grabbed my trusty Nikon and ran out the door.

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The last day I was in Okinawa, I woke up extremely early to catch the sunrise. After all, it’s not everyday I get to see a sunrise over in Okinawa. ^^.

We got to the beach at about 5am and waited in the dark.

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