One street to the right
11 November 2023
Namba to Umeda in Osaka
I remember walking from Namba to Umeda on a previous visit. It is really not very far. I also remember eating a pizza in Umeda, and my joke then w....
Primeval not primordial
11 November 2023
Nara Mount Kasuga forest
Last time I went to Nara, which was in 2017, I was prevented from walking the loop through the 'forest of the gods' due to fallen trees from a typ....
Damp rissoles
10 November 2023
Osaka Namba shopping area
Osaka is a real city. It is full of tourists. My hotel is right in the middle of the peak tourist area so what did I expect? Also I am one of the ....
Fights, floods and arguments
10 November 2023
Matsuyama to Osaka by train
Today was a bit of an ordeal, I will try to be succinct. First it was raining, which is no big deal, as it is basically an all day travel day, and....
Three nights is probably enough
9 November 2023
More ramen in Matsuyama
Hmm, I think Matsuyama has less busy areas than the population should warrant. Earlier today I saw many views of the entire city, and it looks ver....
Dogo is Japanese for dog
9 November 2023
Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama castle
Today I did all the tourist things that there are to do in Matsuyama. As far as I can tell, there are 2, Dogo Onsen, and the elevated castle that ....
Emergency hot chocolate
8 November 2023
More Matsuyama night
I left my room and everywhere was full of tall thin white guys that looked like they could play Nazi officers in a Hollywood movie. This was highl....
Highest around
8 November 2023
Mount Takanawa from Iyo-Hojo station
Naturally when you go to a place you have never been to before, the first thing you do is scroll the map and find the highest mountain possible to....
No view roof garden
7 November 2023
Matsuyama shopping areas
Now I have seen Matsuyama. At least the connected by covered shopping streets dual central areas. It is a little quiet, but does have a large shop....