Dharma sunset is a natural phenomenon peculiar to the sea in Sukumo City, Kochi Pref. in winter. As the sunset while the atmospheric temperature drops abruptly, the water temperature drops only gradually. Here in Kochi, as Black Stream reaches the shore, the temperature of water surface is high even in winter, which widens the temperature difference between the atmosphere and the sea surface. Therefore, moisture vapor coming up from the sea makes a layer in the air above the sea at the sunset. When the sun light reflects in the layer, there emerges another sun on the sea surface, which creates the Dharma-like double sunset. The Dharma, however, quickly begins to take a shape of an inverted bowl and disappears into the horizon in a few seconds. You’ll have good luck if you can get a chance to worship at Dharma of the sea.