Hyota, one of the best ramen shops in Matsuyama

My previous blog post on a visit to Hyota

Spiders, Rice, Outdoor Water Heaters and Matsuyama Castle

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!

Popular store "Poplar" gone, 7-11 takes its place

Popular convenience store "Poplar" is now gone. A new 7-11 is next door to where Poplar was located. Convenience stores in Japan are fantastic places. Always popular at lunch time for workers and in the evenings for students who value quality food at reasonable prices.

Copy and ATM machines are really nice to have when you need them.

City employees putting up winter celebration lights.

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