We were in Taiwan and Japan in October. Taking a break from my usual blow-by-blow narrative. Mostly pictures with brief descriptions.
We started in Taipei and ended in Taipei, but starting this series in Matsuyama Japan.
Matsuyama Castle , planning our ascent as we enjoyed our hotel’s regional breakfast specialties.
Lift to the top, then a few hundred metres to the imposing castle walls.
Slippers thoughtfully provided. NO shoes in the castle!!!
Must negotiate very STEEP stairs, not unusual everywhere in Japan.
Not a huge castle, but the patina of history and magnificient views from the top well worth the climb.
Ride back down for a Matcha Ice Cream Cone, Matcha Tea and a Fog in the Forest (Matcha Mochi with Red Bean and Whipping Cream ).
Good start for our first time in Matsuyama.
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Hotel Breakfasts are usually to be avoided, unless just to grab a quick coffee and small bite for sustenance before real food can be had. In Japan, breakfasts in-house are well prepared and offer a chance to sample some of a region’s proud specialities.
Amatoro-Buta Croquette : Breed of Pig in Ehime, Fat and Juicy
Jakokatsu : Fish Paste/Veg, Breaded and Deep-Fried
Simmered Squid and Taro
Somen Noodles Soup for breakfast? Hella yeah!!
Beef SPICY Curry ?? Yes, please!!
Kitchen Sink
A little Dis, Little Dat…
This was over the course of 3 mornings of our 4 day stay.
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digga
October 17, 2025, 8:39pm
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Your disclaimer made me laugh. Maybe your wife said, “you better make sure the Onions don’t think that we ate that all in one sitting!”
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sck
October 18, 2025, 12:52am
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What’s wrong with eating it all in one go?
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Google_Gourmet:
I need this in my life.
I think if given the choice, I would probably choose to be buried in a big vat of matcha soft serve.
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