Local Entertainment

Sign outside a pub (pab) in the ski resort town of Hakuba

Be Careful of Falling Rocks

Just in case you wondered where those annoying falling rocks came from... 

Root Beer on Tap

There are a lot of things that could be said about this establishment near the Wajima port area on the north side of Noto Peninsula. The most respectable could be that if your love life has become a bit "routine", then you should check in here. The katakana in the second photo indicates that the Australian rather than American pronunciation is required (rhymes with toot, not flout).

Signs and Wonders

We were driving down from Lake Aoki towards Hakuba in the Japanese Alps when we spotted this piece of international signage magic. We weren't sure whether the promoted facilities catered for other styles/techniques, or whether standing was compulsory.

The Big Pig

Driving up towards the Noto Peninsula from Kanazawa, we spotted this porker promoting a local restaurant named Noto Road, and featuring suteki (steak), tonkatsu (crumbed, deep fried pork cutlet),and  ebi furai (fried prawns), at least. 

Kanazawa Cafe Keeper

We had coffee in a little place near the Kanazawa railway station. This funky dude kept an eye on one corner.