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March 27th 2008
Published: March 27th 2008
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There are few other places that I would rather call home in Japan than Matsuyama. It is one of those cities that one takes an almost immediate liking to. The old wooden floored trolleys that slowly make their circuit around the city, the hundreds of people going their different ways on old school or super chick bicycles and Matsuyama’s crown jewel, it’s castle, sitting on top of a mountain of ... Read Full Entry



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The Ever Watchful Eye of the JizoThe Ever Watchful Eye of the Jizo
The Ever Watchful Eye of the Jizo

the guardian of unborn, aborted or miscarried babies
Sam, Fischer, Red, Bass and AnchorSam, Fischer, Red, Bass and Anchor
Sam, Fischer, Red, Bass and Anchor

At long last reunited with my friends after years of drinking the almost always monotonous tasting Japanese beer
Dogo StationDogo Station
Dogo Station

Only a short stroll away from the scolding hot baths found inside the legendary Dogo Onsen
Matsuri ChicksMatsuri Chicks
Matsuri Chicks

hard to the core
HairHair
Hair

a whole lot of hair
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Japanese consumerism gone mad. Who in their right mind would buy a melon for $80?
Matsuyama TrolleyMatsuyama Trolley
Matsuyama Trolley

I dig the wooden floors
Birthday Boy and a Cake to the FaceBirthday Boy and a Cake to the Face
Birthday Boy and a Cake to the Face

They were even considerate enough to clean up the splattered frosting on the pavement outside the bar after the celebrations. Japan in a nutshell.
Work It. Work ItWork It. Work It
Work It. Work It

Nick taking a different approach with the ladies
Pimped Matsuri Gear Pimped Matsuri Gear
Pimped Matsuri Gear

Their tabi, the two-prong-toed shoes, even had air soles!



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