Congratulations to Naomi Osaka!

Very exciting tennis match. Naomi Osaka won amid a bit of controversy. However, no athlete is above the rules and talking back to a judge is not wise. At the conclusion of the event, Serena handled it gracefully. Congratulations to Naomi Osaka!
https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/45462014

Typhoon Jebi smashes Japan:

A link to the article can be found HERE.

Going up! Japan to test mini 'space elevator'

https://phys.org/news/2018-09-japan-mini-space-elevator.html

Ojizo-sama

These statues with their red bibs are found through-out Japan. 

Matsuyama Castle and Castle Compound

Matsuyama Castle is one of the top ten castles in Japan. It is also one of the few remaining castles that has not been reconstructed but is of original construction, which means that the castle was never completely destroyed and rebuilt. A history of the castle can be found HERE.

Azumaya - Okaido, Matsuyama

More on the restaurant can be found HERE.

Mitsukoshi Department Store in Matsuyama

The "Other" Department Store in Matsuyama. More about it HERE.