Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 2

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6. Videos posted on social media show big waves hitting the coasts across the regions.

FUJIGAWA river and Mt. FUJI from iwabuchi,tokaido

FUJIGAWA river and Mt. FUJI from iwabuchi,tokaido

A view of Mt. Fuji over the Fuji River from the former Iwabuchi village which is now part of Fujigawa village. The two pillars seen over the house in the centre bottom may be for a fire bell.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐14‐0]

Mt. Fuji seen from Yokohama

Mt. Fuji seen from Yokohama

Caption reads Mt. Fuji seen from Negishi Bay. Mount Fuji seen from the village in Negishi. The exact location is unknown.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number28‐15‐0]

Mt. Fuji seen from Omiya

Mt. Fuji seen from Omiya

A magnificent water wheel can be seen to the left. Omiya is located on the left bank of Urui River in the Fuji River system. It was a commercial centre as an important crossroad in Koshu, with the Asama Shrine of Omiya in the centre. From the Anei years, it was a temporary support town for lodgings in Yoshiwara on the Tokaido.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number19‐24‐0]

Mt. Fuji seen from Iwabuchi,Tokaido Road

Mt. Fuji seen from Iwabuchi,Tokaido Road

Iwabuchi was a shogunate territory located on the left bank of the Fuji River. The shogunate established a ferry service here, and ten men are said to have administered the ten ferry boats. There is a high ladder in the centre, which may have been erected to watch for fires or to monitor boats and waves.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number3‐43‐0]