It's a clear spring morning and the view over Suruga Bay just outside of Shizuoka City is captivating. At least, that's what my travel companions say.
As our car hugs the coastal road known as Ichigo Kaigan-dori, my husband and our friends are admiring the water. I, on the other hand, am more intrigued by the strawberry patches opposite the sea that give this byway its telling name — which translates as "Strawberry Coast Road."
I'll admit that my travels are often guided by my appetite, and Shizuoka's strawberries are certain to satisfy.