Shizuoka

A friend asked me recently, "which is better, Hamamatsu or Shizuoka?" Since I lived in Hamamatsu for a little bit, I thought I knew enough to answer him. "I actually like Hamamatsu better than Shizuoka", I said, "because Hamamatsu has a stronger identity. Shizuoka has many nice stores and some decent sightseeing, but when I go there I don't feel like I'm someplace unique." Whether you like it or not, Hamamatsu definitely does have a unique identity. I feel the same about Fujinomiya, which is why I like living here.