The Matsubara Beach Road

I'm not sure if that's the real name of this road (in translation), but that's what everyone keeps calling it. The road is a small neighborhood that runs along Biwa-ko. It's a little seedy, but, between the surf shop, the Bar Dream Heart, and the free-roaming pets, it's a really wonderful little pocket of the world. In the back of Shiruman (a noodle place), I had my first authentic Japanese conversation. I talked with the owner about his (obese) dog, Nina. I suppose, for that reason, this place will always hold a special place in my heart.

The Matsubara Beach Road: