Hotel JAL City - Matsuyama

A very nice hotel in downtown Matsuyama.

Atop Takashimaya, Matsuyama

The top floor of the Takashimaya building in downtown Matsuyama features quality restaurants and access the the massive ferry wheel ride.

Asimo, the talking (sign language) robot

Tsukiji Fish Market Blue Fin Tuna Auction

It sold fast!

Ascending Katsuyama Hill via Chairlift

Sei-noh!, Matsuyama Joe! (get ready to have your picture taken)

Cherry Blossom Festival, Matsuyama Castle

Representatives of the City

Chinese Festival at Takashimaya

As part of their in store promotion, a Chinatown in Yokohama Festival is held for a short time inside the store. It's pretty authentic Chinese cuisine and you can sample pretty much anything you want as you walk around the isles. Takashimaya is always an exciting store to visit.

Takashimaya Matsuyama

Daichosou Restaurant - Imabari

Daichosou Restaurant - Imabari

Enjoying lunch overlooking the magnificent Seto Inland Sea in Imabari!

Kyu Kompira Oshibai - Japan's oldest operating Kabuki Theater

A look inside Japan's oldest operating Kabuki Theater

Side stage

2nd floor seating

Rotating stage

Behind the stage

Changing room with private entrance

Maintenance closet

Bath (still used)

Crane lanterrn