Big Hamamatsu Welcome

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Originally uploaded by me-spirit.

In the Lonely Planet series, Hamamatsu City gets a scant mention. For most, it's not a tourist destination and may very well be the San Jose of Japan - it's more industry than obvious tourist draw. For tourists, it is a stop en route from Tokyo to Kyoto. Lucky for us, we do have a reason to stop in Hamamatsu City and that's to visit the warm and wonderful Adachi family. If you're lucky enough to meet them (and you're not that lucky), they'll dispel any stereotypes that Japanese are reserved towards foreigners.

Can you not feel any more welcomed than this?