Obi

One look at an Obi and there is no wonder why Hello Kitty came from Japan. Women sit upright and do not lean back against their Obi's when dining. An Obi is always worn properly.

Wearing a Kimono

The Kimono on the left is the style worn by a Japanese man who is getting married.


Special attention is given to the Obi worn by women. The shorter style sleeves indicate the woman's marital status.


The Kimono is a layered, sturdy garment. Wearing one reminds me of wearing robes as an altar boy.

Anniversary Party

Kimono's are fitted before the event they are worn at.

Anniversary Party

There is a party room on the top floor of the Tokyo Dai-ichi hotel in Matsuyama. There was an anniversary party there that was well attended.

Korean Style Restaurant

Soup to begin the meal.


It is as good as it gets.


Old Japanese movie poster - the actor is Kazuo Hasegawa.


A place to sit with friends and family.


Good fortune for all.


Oronamin - A traditional Japanese drink used to fight fatigue. The person in the ad is Japanese comedian Kon Omura.

Tensai Bakabon is the cartoon character in the lower left part of the enamel sign. He originated in 1967. He is considered the influence for the Simpons - an American TV cartoon show.

Korean Style Restaurant

Entrance


Korean style saki


Charcoal pit on which food is cooked. It is quite hot.


The meats are cooked by the group as the meal progresses - and it tastes as good as it looks.


A discussion on cell phones was answered by seeing the different style cell phones each person used.

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