Please enjoy some photos of Nagoya, a city of 2.7mil people just over 150 miles from Tokyo.
Travelled there by night bus Sunday night, and returned by speedy Shinkansen Tuesday morning.
The city had such a different feel to Tokyo. It wasn't nearly as busy or crowded as Tokyo, and the buildings seem much older. Tokyo has very little remaining architecture that is over 100 years old, so Nagoya felt more traditionally Japanese. Nagoya Tower was pretty comparable to the Eiffel Tower.
Unfortunately Nagoya Castle is not the original 1525 structure as WWII bombings burned down the original. The two golden dolphins on the roof are ironically anti-fire symbols.
The bullet train back was so fast and smooth, and it's so refreshing to see the Japanese countryside and little towns nestled between the volcanic jagged landscape.The weather was clear so the commuters were treated to epic views of Mt Fuji.
Being only one of three native English speakers at the gig made it very easy to have a chat with the bands:
With Finch's frontman Nate and bassist Daniel
Bridgend band Funeral for a Friend- We spoke some Welsh :D
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