@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-07-20 04:10 UTC
About 230 'funaya' (船屋) now circle Ine Bay.
In order to protect the fishermen's boats from rain, rot and insects, the houses were designed so that the boat could be lifted out of the water onto the ground floor.
Nets and gear would be stored on the floor above.
#伊根 #Japan
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-07-20 05:29
As the famous Hokuriku saying goes "even if you forget your lunch, don't forget your umbrella" (弁当忘れても傘忘れるな)🌂 The region's silk fabrics have long been praised for their quality, in part thanks to the moist microclimate which keeps silk threads supple and strong.