The reason we picked this particular house was because of the location. It’s about a mile to the base in one direction and less than a mile in the opposite direction to the train station. The house is located on a river and is right next to a bridge.
Our house
Note bridge to the left and river wall right behind house. There’s one house between us and the river.
View from upstairs bedroom
If we go to the right along the river about 60 paces we come upon this great walking, biking (and moped) bridge.
Foot Bridge
This is the route Chris takes to work. From here, if you turn around you can see the roof of our house – the second roof from the right. You can also see the bridge that goes right by our house.
View of house from bridge
Now, once you cross this great little bridge you come to a wonderful neighborhood market.
Mini Market
And best of all, back on our side of the bridge, one of our closest neighbors is Mike’s Tex Mex!
Mike’s Tex Mex
Can you believe it? Margarita’s and Mexican food right here in Japan and right next door – almost. What more could we ask for?
Life in Japan and Beyond 
Hmmm, close to water, a bridge, walking, biking and mexican food. Sounds like you are describing your place in Coronado!
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So finally after all the justification, you got to the real reason! Mike’s Tex Mex!! Someone nailed it… It is like the Coronado location! Except it isn’t!!
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You know us all too well, Dave.
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That is too funny, Leslie. I guess there’s no place like home. So we found home in Japan.
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