Greeted by Purple Mermaids

Went out to visit one of the local islands on Saturday and were greeted by a couple of smiling mermaids as we got off the ferry.

The sign (above, left) says "Welcome to Ōshima" or, the Big Island. (Ironic as the island is fairly small — can't be more than a square kilometer, I'd say).

Well, all right, one smiling mermaid, then.