About 10 km from central Takamatsu is the filming location of “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World” (Sekai no Chushin de, Ai wo Sakebu). I really enjoyed that movie, so I went to have a loo…
Takamatsu, the hub of the Sanuki region, has a beautifully done-up harbor. That’s because most of its traffic with the mainland goes by boat. It’s only about 10 minutes from downtown, and I have to…
In Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku there’s a place called Naruto. In the strait between Shikoku and Awaji Island the currents create whirlpools, and they’ve built a walkway for sightseers right abo…
The Sanuki region of Shikoku, today’s Kagawa Prefecture, is famous for udon. In that small patch of land there’s an udon shop practically every time you cross the street.. A few years back an udon …
Here’s part 2. I only split it in two because the photos are so large; there’s no real difference in content. Here’s one of those pointless shots everyone takes everywhere. Spring is here. …
To welcome the spring of 2007, I spent two days in Kyoto on April 7-8 for some cherry blossom viewing. After going for the autumn leaves last fall, I’d told myself I had to come back in spring too, and w…
Daemunjeom is a place in Yeongdeungpo famous for its ohyang jangyuk (five-spice braised pork) and boiled dumplings. We headed straight over after Yangui Jip. When we walked in, it was packed, as you’d ex…
I went with a friend to Yangui Jip (literally “the Sheep’s House”), a cheap lamb place in Yeongdeungpo. Maybe it’s because I’ve been feeling run down, but I keep craving hearty, r…
In February I went with friends to Brasilia near Samseong Station. It’s near Samseong Station, and it’s famous for unlimited steak for 25,000 won. (Whoa… what an amazing place…) I didn&…
I haven’t been able to post for a while, so my photos have piled up… I finally have some time, so here they are. Love fortune at Yaegaki Shrine “A marriage proposal will become a good match….
I went and had the naengmyeon at Byeokje Galbi, said to be the best Pyeongyang naengmyeon in the country. At 11,000 won + 10% VAT + 10% service charge, the price is also the best in the country, as you’d…
I went to Shukaen, the original shop behind Onomichi ramen, which started getting popular nationwide a few years ago. It was the main reason for this trip. Rumor has it that this shop’s ramen isn’t…