It is so cold these days that I dare not go out for a walk along the sea. But I would like to share some photos taken at the same season last year. These are the places near the Akashi seaside walking road. Last year the Ume trees including the Japanese allspice were in blossom, and the cat was basking the sunshine quietly. Anyone could tell me how it was today?

Akashi is a city with many fine days during the year. Thus, a lot of reservoirs were built in the old time for Agriculture purpose. These days, those reservoirs are losing their previous functions and their numbers are reducing. But many kinds of wild water birds that come every winter bring nice surprise to people. I took these pictures near my home around the sunset time yesterday.