Talk:Matsusaka, Mie
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Hello from Matsusaka. We thought that we'd write something cos no one else will.....so.............Quite frankly this place sucks ! BUT we're making the most of it. If you're free on a Wednesday night and want to meet people come to Konnamura in Okuroda cho. Apart from that there is a castle (in ruins) but you can get access all night. Hanami was pretty crazy..all that I remeber of it!
Hello, anonymous poster. Maybe you'd enjoy the town more if you spoke Japanese. こんな村 is not bad, but there are certainly better izakaya and other restaurants in town and the surrounding villages. You may wish to try 九兵衛 or まっちゃん, both near Matsusaka station. If you head out to Seiwa, go to ひょうたん, which has the best tebasaki in Japan. For late night fun, there is no better place than 愛宕町. Oh, and let me guess...you're an ALT? Eikaiwa, maybe? Tanizaki 02:13, 20 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Mighty Matsusaka
So, some people think Matsusaka sucks. Well I would have to disagree with them. Sure, its a quiet town but it does have a pretty good night life. It's pretty central to a lot of great sights, as its only just over an hour to get to Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Nagoya. Also you have the Ise shrine just down the road (one of the most sacred in Japan. I would love to hear the names of the other izakyas in the area, as its getting a bit monotonous going to the same places for a drink each week. If you are sight seeing its fair enough that you might bypass this place. But all in all its not a bad place to live.
OK! Fair play!
Sorry if I offended peeps about Matsusaka. It IS an OK place to live (and I do speak Japanese by the way) ...BUT I suppose i've been lucky enough to live in some amazingly beautiful, community minded and fun places in Japan before here. If Tanizaki san would write back with the izakaya/recommendations for Matsusaka in romaji it would be very helpful for visitors and people whose computers do not support Japanese font. Any advice of where to go and what to do would be great. I (and friends) have found some better places to go, but I haven't really found the 'soul' of this place yet! Is there a soul here? Where's the community? Anyway...one thing is that there is a discussion happening! I don't think Matsusaka's been so talked about for a while, ne! Thanks...with love wind-up-merchant!
Hello again, anonymous poster. If you speak Japanese, why would you need me to write the Japanese in romaji? You could have just done it yourself like the JET under the "Beef!" section. You also might try using your Japanese language skills to talk to some locals. I am sure you have noticed them going about their business in the town. Tanizaki 02:24, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Beef!
Hey! Where's the BEEF!!! Matsusaka is the home of some of the worlds best beef! (maybe not if your a Vegan) Ive lived in Japan for many years and in many cities. Matsusaka is great! Lots of green/ and fresh mountain air (on good days-lets face it-this is Japan!). Matsusaka sits off R23 and on the oddly routed 国道42 or Japanese Route 42. You know according to [The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy] [The number 42 is: The Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything. I think there is a great community here! Lots of events up at Bell Farm and surrounding mountains. There are also a few big festivals in town each year. Try a joint called "Kenny's" for soul ;-) Oh yeh, here are Tanizaki's romanji (for those who cant read Ganji;-) Tanizaki says "Konna Mura is not bad! You may wish to try "Kyubei" or "Machan" (both near Matsusaka station)". If you head out to Seiwa, go to "Hyoutan" (but dont drink and drive!) For late night fun (girlie bars etc.), there is no better place than Atago Machi! Not to mention all the other nook-and-crannie joints that Japan is famous for. For great info check out this page: http://www.miejets.org/
RE..all the above. I started this discussion with a bad attitude I must confess. After a while here , and some serious searching I have found a good place for myself here. BUT I also know that Matsusaka needs to be "searched"..it isn.t just there for you. You have to really look for the soul. Unless you go into a job witha pre-made life/ or haven.t been anywhere else before that is better. I am involved in charity work, and some community work. I also try (despite my punishing work times) to get out a bit. My Japanese has definitely gone down hill since I.ve been here though. BUT that.s country but not country living. Matsusaka has a population of over 170000 people but come from a place which I thought was big of 35000. Are there any good Japanese teachers with teaching experience in Matsusaka or Tsu ???
