Family

Act City is the cyclindrical sky scraper, where I had lunch atop the building for a family reunion in Hamamatsu city.

I met my extended Japanese family today, which was an occasion since I had not seen them in 20 years. I was wondering if I would recognize them, but I was spotted by my eldest cousin. There appeared to be a large group and I was suddenly overwhelmed. This was the first time I was doing 'Japanese family' on my own. There usually appears to be so much protocol, but as the foreign cousin, I guess I am allowed to make mistakes.












They took me up to the hotel restaurant for a fantastic meal and there was chatting and goodvibes. From the top of world, or at least in Hamamatsu, various significant areas were pointed out to me, Unfortunately, the day was overcast, so it was difficult to see much. Apparently, one can see Mt. Fuji on a clear day. After the ceremonious feast, we call it a day and make plans for the future.


I take the opportunity to stroll around a promenade area of Hamamatsu and I am taken in by this ramen bulidng that seems so Dr. Seuss/Brazil to me. As you travel down this lane, on your right, you can see some unusual looking fixtures outside the building. And as you come out onto the main street, well it is pretty hard not to notice this ramen-ya, noodle shop. How can you not stop and stare at this restuarant front. I just had to take several snaps. And by golly, I wanted to try out their noodles, but I just had a large lunch atop Hamamatsu.

B-B-Bye for now folks!