Nagoya. Nagoya.

Another day travelling south saw us arrive in Nagoya around 4pm. After trying to find our hostel we asked in a hotel with the same name, this ended up being our place. taking us to the 3rd floor we were shown our dorm, which was beds on the floor of a conference room. The shower room ended up being an actual room at the end of the hall. By the time it was all sorted it was evening sow e headed out and checked out the area. Lots of stores with funky products.

After sleeping in way too long we headed out. A walk across the city centre we ended up at the bottom of the Skywalk. Chris headed up while I checked out the local shops. From here it was a 10min walk North East, we ended up at Noritake garden, a former factory and grounds for the China manufacturer. There was a fare going on, selling drinks and food, one even selling honey with actual bees in it. Yummy. Six brick chimneys now overgrown with plantation. Behind these were two animatronic dinosaurs. Random. A quick look in the history building and off again.

North from here we hit the Toyota commemorative museum. Here we learnt about the history of Toyota from the small weaving company using British machines. Originally the company was called Toyoda after the owner. Early 1900’s saw America open car factories in Japan, and Japan wanting its own, Toyota cars were born with the A. Saw the cars, engines and manufacturing systems. Tried a wind tunnel. Then headed back.

Back at the hostel/hotel we got showered and changed then grabbed our room mate and headed out. A quick bite too eat, where I managed to order ice cold noodle soup.

Then Nagoya showed us how to party. Lots of bouncing and singing with random people.

We got up surprisingly early the next day. Checked out and headed 10mins out. On the 7th floor of a department store we worked our way through the Dragon Ball exhibition. Featuring original drawings, manga, anime and merchandise. Had to walk away from a couple of prints as far too expensive.