By Scott
Kathy and I've both read a novel by Haruki Murakami, titled "Wild Sheep Chase." It can be pretty bizarre. But it's title reminds me of what we've done a couple nights. Going on long, almos ridiculous night searches for "the" restaurant recommended by our guidebook. These are very frustrating but they do have some positive by-products. You get to know a neighborhood pretty well going around it in circles. And you meet some locals. Last night we had the entire staff of a Trek bicycle shop helping us look online for the restaurant, then finally telling us they believed the place no longer existed; then recommending another place. But we've vowed to do no more chases. They're crazy.
Someone described Japan to me as a place of macro-ugliness and micro-beauty. After three visits I knew the description was dead-on. You will especially see that contrast in Kyoto.
ReplyDeleteWe love the blog....you might even put it together as a book for American tourists!
Give Koji and Nobuko our love......Love, Dad
I have also enjoyed your blog! And please give Koji and Nobuko my love as well!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love "The Wild Sheepchase" and all Murakami books !!!
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