We flew to Nagasaki on a JAL flight December 11th , which ended up being an hour or so late, but we were in no rush so we didn’t really mind. Plus, I mean, Narita airport is truly a breeze and very chill and lovely to be in.
Our Hotel in Nagasaki was conveniently located in their Chinatown which was very fun and really walkable. We met our friends Dave and Akiyo for dinner there and I had Champon for dinner (not pictured because too hungry). It did have a bit of pork in it but I elected to just leave it behind in my bowl in favour of having a local delicacy. It was delicious and norishing.
The next day and for the rest of our time in Nagasaki, I became a little bit obsessed with finding this patch. It seemed like it would be easy because the Nagasaki No Hen Project was like, a thing, But it turned out no, it was really hard, in fact impossible, to find. Disappointing! In general, the lack of souvenir patches in Japan so far was a little bit a a downer for a patch person like myself. But then today, as I write this, I realize: guess what? It might LOOK like a patch. But when I translate the text, it turns out it’s a MAGNET. HAHAHAHA. Joke’s on me. (I found the image on the Nagasaki Go Hen website so never saw it irl). But, don’t worry, making up for all the lack of patches in STICKERS!
On our first full day we took a day trip to Arita - a super cute town, famous for its porcelain (in fact, considered the birthplace of porcelain ware in Japan). December is decidedly off-season, so many places were closed. But there were a few shops open and Bruce managed to buy a porcelain bell to add to his collection of outdoor chimes. I bought a ceramic charm: from a vending machine at the tourist centre! How could I not!? We then walked to the Kyushu Ceramic Museum museum had lunch at a small fried chicken place and visited the Koransha China shop which was amazing but no photos allowed.
Also, no kidding, we went to Tōzan Shrine and the tori gate was porcelain. It was so beautiful.
An amazing and full day.
Ok but now I’ll address being behind on this “news” letter: I got sick! I am sick!
Me in Nagasaki: oh hey I’m wheezing
Me: Oh shit forgot to take my organize inhaler! That must be why!
Nobody: …
Me 2 days later hacking up a lung: Oh. nevermind.
Trying not to jump ahead!
Thanks for reading.
Shitsurei shimasu!
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