14 November 2015
Throw everything on a plate
The most famous food of Nagoya
Now, for a urinal story.
The urinals in the train station, have a target to aim at, and the longer you stay on target, the more LED lights inside the urinal light up.
I have been drinking gallons of tea to try and get all 10. So far 7 out of 10 lights is the best I can do.I have let down Australia.
Tonight is my last night in Nagoya, so 2 cities down and 3 to go. It is still raining, just slightly, not enough to need an umbrella, but everyone has one.
I liked being in Nagoya because I had not been here before. It was new and there were new things around most corners.
I also enjoyed the many opportunities for day trips to mountains and nearby cities with real castles.
Its wide streets and perfect grid like arrangement are what makes it different from other Japanese cities I have been to. Dont think of it as a small place, the metro area is just over 9 million people!
First up this evening, I got to appreciate a giant cat. Along with about 1000 other people. You could line up to have one on one time with the cat.
Then I happened on a peace protest. Out the backside of the station there were police everywhere and the streets were all closed off.
I dont think it had anything to do with France, more to do with Japans wish to return to pre imperial times and expand globally via force.
The tops of the big buildings were ascending into the cloud.
Nagoya has plenty of vending machines.
These 3 dogs were annoyed the giant cat was getting all the attention.
I finally found some guitars to buy.
And now my dinner. Which was awesome, but so very very unhealthy.
It comes from a place that is somewhat famous in Nagoya, but now I forgot the name! It is actually a pasta dish, but they pile everything else Japan likes on top of it.
Squid, a burger and an egg.
I lined up for this, and it was worth it. Once I got to the front of the line I still had to negotiate my way to a spot at the bar.
They found an English speaking waitress, and we discussed that I would still pay for the food even though the spicy version of the sauce would be far too spicy for me and I wouldnt be able to eat it.