Christopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
Our local south Asian halal grocery has moved to fancy new digs #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
And our fancy tea leaf vendor is closed #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
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Historic promenade #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
Oct 18 at 3:44amWeb
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
Gate to private residence on historic promenade #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
Not a public toilet sign (reads “beware of bees”) 🐝” #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
I never realized that my favorite supermarket housed in an old warehouse building has a hidden rock garden #UedaCity #japan #NaganoPrefecture #上田市
Show threadBrian Oct 18
@RoboticistDuck love Ueda. ❤️
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 18
@brian you will have to visit again sometime. It’s mostly overlooked by the current overseas tourism boom.
Show threadBrian Oct 19
@RoboticistDuck I live about 20 minutes away from Ueda! 🤪
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 19
@brian I thought you were still based in UAE. You’re in Nagano now?
Show threadBrian Oct 19
@RoboticistDuck yeah!! Komoro-ish. Moved back about 3 months ago.
Show threadChristopher Keener, pHd Oct 19
@brian Komoro has developed some fantastic new vibes too in recent years after decades of being in the doldrums.