Caps and Head Shape

I have an issue with wearing caps. For some reason, my head shape allows me to carry off wearing sunglasses, glasses, or hats. However, when I wear caps, it just makes me look funny. I do like wearing hats, especially those that don't mess up my hairstyle. Over the past few years, I've been wearing hats now and then.

A New Find in Nagoya

During this trip to Nagoya, I happened to find a nice shop that sells a cap I really like. The strange thing is that there's actually some kind of velcro within the head itself that allows me to adjust the size to fit my head shape. I didn't need to use it, but it was nice to know that there was something like this. I like the fact that there's enough room for my hair to not be affected by the cap. This way, if I remove it indoors, it doesn't change my hairstyle.

Key Insight

I guess that's something I will be using for my trips from now on, here and there.

Nagoya, Japan Trip

I think that my Nagoya, Japan trip was a good trip. More so because I didn't have to rush all over the place and could take time to really wander around the different districts of Nagoya. It was great that I made a trip to Ise Jingu, which is actually not in Nagoya itself, but further south. Ise Jingu, being the most holy shrine in Japan, was actually an eye-opener. It was less touristy and really for those devoted Japanese who are there to make an offering.

Culinary Delights

This trip also allowed me to eat quite a lot of interesting Nagoya local food. I tried Masazaka beef as well as a local sandwich called Okura sandwich. It is a toast with margarine, whipped cream, and their local red bean, which was really nice. Another thing I remember enjoying was the steamed eel rice, which was great as well. I managed to try almost all kinds of delicacies in Nagoya. Of course, this is going to make me gain some weight, which I will have to lose when I'm back to my exercise routine.

Nagoya's Underrated Charm

All in all, I think it's nice to visit Nagoya. I always feel that Nagoya is one of those neglected cities, with Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo stealing the limelight. Because of that, it is not as popular with tourists. But the reality is that it's actually the fourth most populous city around. If you look at the history of Japan, the whole shogunate actually started off from Nagoya. It has a very rich history, especially during the warring states period in Nagoya when all the shoguns and samurais were out and about.

Exploring Sampakoi

It was just a Sunday where we decided to try somewhere new. We discovered a small Sunday street food area or market in the Sampakoi area. Concerned about congestion, I chose to take my motorcycle to get there.

The Atmosphere

The area was a bit small, but there were still people out and about. We saw both locals and tourists exploring, trying some of the local food, and hanging around. However, there wasn't enough seating, so many people had to buy food to take home or take away. There were just one or two cafes along the main road.

Overall Impression

Overall, I think it's worth a one-time visit. It's slightly small, so some might find it a bit too cozy, as you can cover it within a short period of time.