Beef Bowl Shop

Yoshinoya is a chain of fast food restaurants in Japan. The food is cheap, fast and yummy. The food is quite good.



Yoshinoya Chain

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.

Kindergarten & Church

There are Christian Church's in Japan but they are few and far between. This is a Church and Kindergarten in downtown Matsuyama.

Parking

Parking is a big deal in Japan. In order to own a car, the car owner must verify that there is a parking spot available for the car. That is one of the many reasons bikes and motorbikes are popular means of transportation.

Oldest Style Cheese in Japan - Asuka

Near Asuka-dera Temple there is a cheese shop. The shop makes the oldest style cheese in Japan.


Asuka-no-So



Asuka-no-So