Kasuga's Bay, named by and after none other than Agasha Kasuga, is a mixed blessing. On one hand, it is deep enough and protects vessels from sharp winds. On the other, sea currents avoid it and tidal fluctuations are weakened by its shape. With how environmentally carelessly it is being used, there is no wonder that it stinks like hell and supports no life other than disease-causing germs you'll surely contract if you fall into the polluted water. Special sanitary boats collect flotsam and jetsam and stirring the worst of stillwater, but it isn't of much help. Some say there is an ulterior motive in keeping things this way as crews docking here make an effort to make their operations smooth and to seek accommodation further in the city than to stay on ships amid the gently undulating cesspool. Locals are of course used to and barely notice how offensive the smells can be to those who are exposed to them for the first time.