Sunday, December 26, 2021

Dark Michan Green Tea Chocolate Crunch

Michan is a cartoon character symbol for Ehime prefecture. The "Dark Michan" is for the dark chocolate in the treat. More about Michan can be found HERE. The confectionery is quite good and seasonal so supplies do not stay around for long.

Saturday, December 25, 2021

Tempura Goten Restaurant - Adjacent to Matsuyama City Station

A fine dining establishment. Seating is very limited so most probably will have to wait to be seated but it is well worth it. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is outstanding. More about the restaurant can be found HERE. Matsuyama City Station is a hub of places to go and transportation. More about the City Station can be found HERE.

Sunday, December 19, 2021

Matsuyama International Airport

The airport is small but well organized. Most flights are full going into and out of Matsuyama. Destined for other locations for international flights in and out of Japan. A link to the airport website can be found HERE.The displays on the inside feature the oranges grown locally to Shikoku Island.

Dining at Tempura Goten

Dining at Tempura Goten, adjacent to Takashimaya in Ehime Prefecture, Matsuyama. Great place to dine at. Visit link HERE.

Friday, December 17, 2021

Exploring Nagoya Airport

It is worth walking around the airport of you have time. Go window shopping or just finding a secluded lounge area you can rest at.

Shopping and Dining at Nagoya Airport (Chubu Centrair)

Dining is a treat at this airport. The 4th floor is styled in traditional Japanese design. Here is a link to the dining area. Great ramen shop on the 2nd floor, well worth the visit!

Shopping and Dining at Nagoya Airport (Chubu Centrair)

There is a Lawson's store in the basement however it is temporarily closed. Lawson's is an Oasis no matter where you are in Japan. 

The shops at Nagoya Airport

Arriving at Nagoya

Quite a splendid airport for spending time at. Frequently hosting live entertainment, local vendors selling food, gifts, clothing, etc. Excellent eating establishments. Be prepared to wait but it is well worth it. Chubu Centrair International Airport

Matsuyama Castle Cameo Appearance in Classic Japanese Film - Kagemusha (影武者, Shadow Warrior)

Kagemusha (影武者, Shadow Warrior) MORE ON THE FILM HERE The appearance of the castle is not acknowledged in any of the film credits o...