Nippon Maru, At anchor, Minato Mirai Yokohama (Photo: David Parmer)

Nippon Maru

Rainy day woman

David Parmer   - 1 min read

What comes to mind when you think of sailing ships? Blue skies and billowing sails? Probably so. But sometimes,…well it rains. And a sailing ship can look pretty good in the rain. Take the Nippon Maru for example, a former training ship for the Japanese Merchant Marine, she’s now moored at Yokohama’s Minato Mirai. Built in 1930, the ship became a floating museum in 1984. A cloudy, rainy day might be just the time to visit her. There will be fewer visitors, and if you’re a photographer, those rain-slicked decks and vibrant colors will make folks think you’re a pro.

David Parmer

David Parmer @david.parmer

I am a copywriter and photographer living and working in Tokyo. My interests are nature, Japanese architecture, and all things Chinese.