I stopped by Youme Town while waiting. Since I didn't have much time, I just wandered around, but then my travel companion spotted a Winnie the Pooh cushion in one of the arcade claw machines and couldn't resist trying their luck!
Of course, claw machines aren't as easy as they look, and in the end, we couldn't take the Winnie the Pooh cushion home. We had to leave feeling a little disappointed (lol
Yabaton Yaba-cho Main store
It is a famous store of Nagoya's well known "Miso-katsu" founded in 1947. The Tonkatsu is covered with sauce made from naturally brewed bean miso from Aichi prefecture that has been aged for a year and a half.
矢場豬排是名古屋必收的經典美食之一，人氣相當高，熱門時段常常需要排隊。這次特地點了一份招牌豬排，上桌後才發現它和一般印象中的炸豬排很不一樣！外層酥脆卻不會過於乾硬，淋上滿滿特製味噌醬汁後，鹹香濃郁又帶點甘甜，醬汁滲入酥脆麵衣，搭配軟嫩多汁的豬肉，吃起來非常下飯。矢場豬排最具代表性的就是名古屋風味「味噌豬排」，將愛知縣特產八丁味噌融入醬汁，形成獨特的濃郁風味，也是來名古屋值得親自品嚐的在地美食〜
Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall (Former International Friendship Memorial Library)
The cities of Kitakyushu and Dalian, China, have long been connected by international shipping routes and have enjoyed active exchanges. To commemorate the 15th anniversary of their sister-city relationship, the Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall was constructed.
The Dalian Friendship Memorial Hall in Mojiko is a striking red-brick Western-style building. Completed in 1995, it is a replica of the office of the Chinese Eastern Railway Steamship Company, originally built by Russia in Dalian, China, in 1902. The red-brick exterior, white accents, and steep roof give it a strong Russian- and German-style European architectural feel. The Chinese restaurant “Dalian Akashia” is currently located on the first floor, so besides admiring the red-brick building, you can also choose to dine here. It feels especially romantic after the lights come on in the evening.
Dogo Onsen Station
Dogo Onsen Station of the Iyo Railway city tram is the closest station to the famous "Dogo Onsen", believed to be Japan's oldest hot spring.
Stepping out of Dogo Onsen Station, the first thing that caught my eye was the cute, retro Botchan Train. It felt as if I had suddenly stepped into the Meiji era depicted by Natsume Soseki. Built in 1895, Dogo Onsen Station has a classic wooden exterior and serves as an important gateway to the Dogo Onsen district. The plaza in front of the station also features attractions such as the Botchan Train and Botchan Clock, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The Botchan Train currently operates only at certain times on specific holidays, so it’s a good idea to check the schedule when planning your trip〜
