Man, what a day! Seriously, Usuki is wild. I woke up thinking it’d be chill, just another day in this cute little city. But nah, life had other plans.
First off, I hit up the local konbini on Kameyama Street. You know, the one with the best onigiri? I’m all about that rice ball life. Grabbed a couple, and boom! The cashier, this super friendly dude, drops my change. Like, c’mon man, I’m not made of money! But whatever, I laughed it off.
Then I decided to stroll down to Usuki Castle. It’s this old-school fortress, right? I’m thinking, “This’ll be a nice, peaceful walk.” But nooo, I get there and it’s packed! Tourists everywhere, snapping pics like they’re at a rock concert. I’m just trying to enjoy the view, but it’s like, “Excuse me, can you not photobomb my zen moment?”
So, I’m standing there, trying to soak it all in, when I spot this little kid running around. He trips and falls right in front of me. I’m like, “Oh no!” But he just gets up, brushes off his pants, and keeps running. Kids are tough, man. I was impressed.
After that, I needed a breather. I headed to the Usuki Stone Buddhas. These things are massive! I mean, who even carves giant stone statues? I’m standing there, just staring, when this old lady comes up to me. She starts telling me about the history of the Buddhas, and I’m like, “Wow, I didn’t sign up for a history lesson.” But she was so passionate, I couldn’t help but listen.
Then, outta nowhere, it starts pouring! Like, seriously, Usuki weather, what’s your deal? I ducked into a little café on Hama Street. Best decision ever! They had this matcha latte that was to die for. I’m sipping it, feeling all cozy, when I overhear this couple arguing. I mean, come on, guys, not in public! But it was kinda funny. They were so dramatic, I half expected them to break into a musical number.
After the rain stopped, I decided to check out the beach. Usuki’s coastline is gorgeous! I’m walking along the shore, and I see this group of people doing tai chi. I’m like, “Is this a thing here?” I almost joined in, but then I remembered my coordination skills are non-existent.
As the sun started to set, I found a spot to sit. The sky was all pink and orange, and I felt this wave of happiness wash over me. Like, despite the craziness, Usuki has this charm. It’s got history, nature, and a bit of chaos.
But then, just when I thought the day was winding down, I lost my phone! Panic mode activated! I retraced my steps, running around like a headless chicken. Finally, I found it at the café. It was chilling on the table where I’d been sitting. I swear, my heart almost stopped.
So, yeah, Usuki, you’ve got my heart racing. From onigiri to stone Buddhas to lost phones, you’re a rollercoaster. I’m exhausted but happy. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!