Top of Takashimaya, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture

Roof top Takashimaya in Matsuyama

The art of knife sharpening

The art of knife sharpening

Inside the department store Takashimaya, you will always find something unique in the way of traditional Japanese crafts beind demonstrated. This visit was to see and learn how to sharpen knives. This is an art.

Ferris Wheel on top of Takashimaya

Touring Takshimaya

Takashimaya is always fun to visit. I especially enjoy the basement where fold is prepared and sold. Japanese fried chicken is a delightful treat. I made this recipe at home and it's as good as you can purchase in Takashimaya.

Japanese fried chicken being made

Japanese fried chicken

Outside Takashimaya

View from looking out from Takashimaya

Retired in sandals. That's the life!

Atop Takashimaya, Matsuyama

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

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

Time for coffee

Japanese coffee is quite strong

A milk drink with pudding

Quite a good snack

This coffee shop is across from Takashimaya

Japanese bread is the best

Scenes from inside Takashimaya, Matsuyama

Expensive stuff

Your choice of Hello Kitty accessories

Eye appeal is marketing genius

Fresh and delicious

Worlds best beef