Laid-Back Camp (ゆるキャン△)

Southmost Point of Shizuoka

Oh, Omaezaki, here, at this precipice, the sea is split into two: the light of Suruga and the wind of Tohtoumi. -Maruyama Kaoru

It's the ocean!

But... I have to resist acting like that.

The water's so nice.

What a pretty view.

I took nearly fifty photos of the ocean on the way here.

Such is a resident of a landlocked prefecture.

There are pawprints on the steps.

Power doggy.

Next, I have to go to the tea shop in Kakegawa that Mom wanted me to visit.

I've put together a perfect itinerary this time.

I won't make any mistakes like last time...

I think.

Riding by the ocean feels great!

But...

It's so windy and cold!

Episode 2 New Year's Solo Camper Girl

Tea...

There are too many kinds.

I don't know which ones are good.

Excuse me.

Do you have any teas that you could recommend for around 2,000 yen?

Let's see...

How about this Himekura here?

It's aged in a shed in the mountains over the summer.

It has an especially soft flavor that goes down easy.

I don't know what she's talking about, but it's tasty.

Wait...

Might you be the young lady I met at Yashajin Pass?

Oh, right!

Hello.

Thank you for the houjicha tea.

It was delicious.

You're welcome.

What a coincidence, huh?

Are you here in Kakegawa by yourself today?

Yes.

I'm going to see the first sunrise of the new year over the ocean in Iwata.

Ah, so that's what brought you all the way out here from Yamanashi.

If you're going to Iwata, you might enjoy Fukude Beach.

Fukude Beach?

Yes.

It's a famous spot for the New Year's sunrise.

Fukude Beach

Omaezaki Enshunada

Waves can reach 2.9 meters. Evacuate immediately in the event of an earthquake or tsunami!

No Swimming

They put up a torii at the end of the year,

which gives it a bit of a mysterious vibe.

I'll check it out, then.

Well, take care.

Visit us again sometime.

Sure.

I just bought tea at the shop.

Thanks!

There's a green tea café on the second floor of the shop.

You should take a break there.

I gave you an extra 1,000 yen.

Really?!

My, you're back already?

H-Hi...

It's an actual café.

Thank you for waiting.

Here's your matcha tiramisu and green tea set.

Well, let's try it out.

How is this tea set so relaxing?

Reminds me of the hot spring in Komagane.

It's like a warm bath, but in drink form.

Shoot, I don't feel like moving anymore.

I just want to pitch my tent here.

That's it for the lower half!

Those are some really dark clouds...

And here we are at Mitsuke-Tenjin Shrine.

Right on schedule.

I'm glad I timed my stops and travel times so well.

So this is Shippeitarou...

It looks a little more fox-like than Hayatarou over at Kouzenji.

It sure is quiet on New Year's Eve.

Wishing Cow Touch it to make a wish

It's a cow.

I guess I'll call this my New Year's visit.

I wish for another peaceful year.

Now...

I gotta go check out the real-life Shippeitarou!

Um...

Shippei Charms and Fortunes

I heard Shippeitarou the Third lives here.

Unfortunately, a few years ago...

Tarou's Grave

Come to think of it, dogs only live for about fifteen years.

Not nearly as long as humans.

I came to see Shippei the Third at Mitsuke-Tenjin, but he's already passed on.

Oh, that's too bad.

It got me thinking...

Dogs have much shorter lives than humans.

You can't be together for decades.

Don't you ever get scared about Chikuwa leaving you, Saitou?

It is really scary, and I'll be really sad when it happens...

But it's inevitable.

That's why I want to play with him lots, so he can remember all the fun he had.

I see.

Speaking of, ever since our Christmas camping trip,

Chikuwa gets really excited when he sees photos of you guys.

Oh, really?

Come play with me again, Rin-chan!

All right, I'll play with you so much, you'll go nuts.

Talismans & Charms

Prayers

Thank you.

Shippeitarou doggy charm acquired.

I should head to the campground.

Hey, good luck.

One night at the free sites, correct?

Yes.

The ocean's just past there, huh?

Gotta set up quick!

All right, let's go check out the ocean!

B A T H S

There's a lighthouse here, too.

Mt. Fuji.

It's small, but you can definitely see it from here, too.

The sun's setting.

I should start my campfire.

There are no pine cones or twigs in a well-maintained campground, though,

so I'm going to start my fire with a feather stick.

Feather Stick

A feather stick is a piece of firewood shaved into thin strips

with a knife to use as tinder.

That should do it.

Now to boil some water with my burner...

It kind of looks like a spider lily.

I won't need firestarters anymore if this works so well.

Farewell, pine cones.

Yo, wait up!

Yo, wait up!

Okay, it's boiling.

I'll make some simple New Year's soba with this.

Duck Soup Soba

Boil some nameko mushrooms along with the soba,

then top it with green onions, seaweed, deep-fried fish, and egg.

Give it a good shake of shichimi pepper, and...

Duck soup nameko mushroom soba.

Just putting it in a bowl really sets the mood for New Year's Eve.

Time to eat.

You can't go winter camping without spicy soup.

Oh, that's right.

I forgot to post my photos.

I uploaded my New Year's solo camping photos.

Wow! It's the ocean!

You took way too many pictures of the ocean, Rin-chan.

That was fast.

Yamanashi kids can never get enough of the ocean, Nadeshiko-chan.

Exactly.

You take tons of pictures of Mt. Fuji yourself, Nadeshiko-chan.

You got me there!

Happy New Year!

Not just yet.

You can give me a Namazon gift card instead of money this year!

I'll send you a 20,000 yen one. Used.

Hey, by the way, it's snowing over here! Snow!

Really?

It never snows in Hamamatsu.

It's so exciting!

The latter half of the year was pretty noisy thanks to her.

I normally only camp until January,

but I have a feeling I'm going to be camping even when it gets warm next year.

I have my license now, too.