In Omachi we met Yura in a supermarket. He describes himself as a Russian Jew who has lived in Japan for 20 years. He was in a high mood since he had just finallised the purchase of a block of land.
The land is on a slope over looking a lake, and has a number of derelict buildings. This house looks far gone, but it has beautiful big, old beams which can be salvaged for the new house he plans to build. 
Check out the view from his house!
Despite his celebratory mood Yura took the time to introduce us to his friends Ito and Jun who operate the Pow Wow camp site. With Yura's help we came to an agreement for them to look after our vehicle while we return to Australia in December. The only problem is the high snow fall in this area, but Ito is willing to keep the solar panels free of snow from time to time so that the batteries can be charged. It is a great relief for us to have somewhere safe for the vehicle.
This is a small public toilet in a parking area. I show you this to illustrate a noticeable difference between privacy standard in Australia and Japan. A woman looking for the "Ladies" must walk past the "gents". In doing so she finds this view of the men's urinals. 
And in case you haven't come across Nato yet, here is our new favourite breakfast food. It is perfect for vegans - cultured soy beans.
Japanese people say that westerners cannot eat Nato, but we have proved them wrong. They are always amazed when they see us eating it. 
It certainly is gooey, but there is no objectionable odour and the taste is mild. We enjoy it.
It is snowing in the mountains around our current position at Matsumoto. Winter is starting.
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