Jap Blog 14th of July 1996

Also noticed yesterday that on the JAL flight they had a cockpit camera view of the runway for takeoff and landing. First time that I have been served ice cream on a plane. First stop today was a sushi restaurant where we had the set menu. Ate teishoku which was very filling and only 600 yen. Had a look at a Buddhist Cemetery.

Took the chikatetsu (underground train) and visited Kushida-jinja Shrine. A good look through the Canal City shopping centre. Television sets were available that were twice as long as they are high. There was a great water amusement for children. Went to Fukuoka Dome which is home to a baseball team. Walked down the beach to Momochi Seaside Park which is next to Fukuoka Tower.

Visited the ruins of Fukuoka Castle and watched the last 5 innings of a baseball match. The supporters were great. It was a high school game at Heiwadai Stadium. Had a couple of girls start laughing at Wayne and myself and Wayne made fun of them.

We had tea at Sunday’s Sun. I’m finding it difficult to slurp my ramen and drink from the bowl in public. I like the idea though. Never had this problem at home. Hard to believe that the stores were open on a Sunday. I still am yet to see a petrol station. Is everyone driving electric cars around? Old people occasionally bow to you as one did at the baseball match.

Yamakasa Festival float pic.

- posted by Hammy @ 8:43 am