Nice pix and article Pipwish.
You did well to use the bus to get around - they aren't that easy for foreigners...
Yes, even my native guide was very confused.
And you are joking about "national obsession" right?
Most of the population don't even watch sumo!
OK, that description was a bit too creative. I don't really know if Keirin is on par with the English obsession with cricket, dog racing or even pigeon fancying. I know there is a national spread of velodromes in Japan and that at New Year there was a Grand Prix worth £750,000 to the winner. These are the posters advertising the GP at the local train station.
Yes, even my native guide was very confused.
OK, that description was a bit too creative. I don't really know if Keirin is on par with the English obsession with cricket, dog racing or even pigeon fancying. I know there is a national spread of velodromes in Japan and that at New Year there was a Grand Prix worth £750,000 to the winner. These are the posters advertising the GP at the local train station.