Dowtown Matsuyama

The train "Botchan" named after the novel by Natsume Soseki

Downtown Matsuyama

A music recital


Proud parents




The childs backpack is made of thick leather but also has scotchlite material sown into it for reflecting light at night. Quite a safety feature. Scothlite material made its debut on road signage.
Scotchlite


A killer stereo system

Downtown Matsuyama

A well attended home garden.


Japanese homes have washing machines but they do not have clothing dryers.




A well used delivery motor bike.

Matsuyama Bread Shop

A bread shop in Matsuyama that was one of the better ones, unfortunately it is closed now. The Japanese take their bread seriously.

Matsuyama Street Food

In downtown Matsuyama, this is a local store known for its excellent eel.

An easy and delicious meal to pick up on the way home.

Okaido

Okaido is a shopping district (mall) in downtown Matsuyama.


Star Wars - Darth Vader themed Pachinko



Noodle shop for lunch, quite good.

The shops display of food offerings. The steam from inside made the display hard to see.

Downtown Matsuyama

Udon Shop

Sugaya

Near Okaido - Reserving space?

The Toyota Prius is popular in Japan. The waiting period for a Prius in Japan is much less than what it is in the USA. It is a status symbol to drive one there.

Downtown Matsuyama

Udon Shop

Post Offices are a big deal in Japan. They are more like a bank lobby than anything else. A very serious place.

Mailbox with Matsuyama Castle on top.