Stories from Kamakura · Japan

Observations of marine life off the Shonan coast include baby glass gobies, rock hole golden waves, zebra crabs, and flower stands. Rising water temperatures off the Shonan Coast have led to observations of young gobies and spawning Aoriika squid.

Staff from a forest conservation center, led by Ryu Fujimoto, are cutting dangerous trees in the mountains. Staff, including Fujimoto Ryu-san, at the Forest Conservation Center are cutting down trees identified as dangerous if left unattended.

National Route 134, which runs along the coast, is experiencing a 500-meter backup. National Route 134 on the ocean side, heading towards Yokosuka, is experiencing a 1-kilometer slowdown. General road traffic information reports congestion on National Route 134, specifically on the seaside section heading towards Yokosuka. National Route 134 in the Yokosuka direction is experiencing congestion, including 500 meters at Higashigahara, 1 kilometer at Yuki-ai Bridge, 1.5 kilometers at Nagaishi Bridge, 500 meters at Miura Jukodo-rin Entrance and Yase-machi Wada, and 1 kilometer at Business Center East. National Route 134 towards Yokosuka is experiencing congestion at multiple points, including 500m at Higashigahara, 1km at Yukiaibashi, and 1.5km at Nagaishibashi. Traffic congestion has been reported on Route 134 and the Kamakura Hachiman Line in Japan.

The Shonan Monorail will provide free fares for elementary school students on May 5, marking the 55th anniversary of the line's opening. The line connects northern Kamakura City to Enoshima. The service celebrates its 55th anniversary of full operation, which occurred in 1971. The monorail originally opened the section between Ofuna and Kamakura West stations in 1970. The Kamakura monorail will offer free fares on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. A discounted fare of 30 yuan is available for card or code payments, down from the regular 55 yuan, reducing travel costs for students.

The Kamakura City Council is facing criticism regarding the installation of panels in its lobby, which reportedly cost 4 million yen.