Talked All Day. Didn't Want to Talk to Anyone. ¥880 Shirasu-don. | Takamatsu Station.

After a full day of talking with clients, I was exhausted. On nights like this, all I want is a quiet meal alone — no conversation, no performance. Day 2 of my business trip to Shikoku. After back-to-back meetings in Takamatsu, I found Shikoku Meguru Kitchen on the first floor of Takamatsu Station. A modern food court where you order from a ticket machine and eat at a counter seat in comfortable silence. I ordered the Seiuwa Shirasu Don for 880 yen (about $5.60 USD). The bowl came with delicate whitebait (shirasu) over rice, topped with tempura flakes, shiso leaf, and a soft egg yolk. Simple, clean, honest food — exactly what I needed after a long day. This is the kind of affordable, everyday Japanese meal that most tourists never find. If you're traveling solo in Japan, station food courts like this one are hidden gems. No language barrier with the ticket machine system, no pressure to make conversation, and genuinely good food at local prices. Takamatsu Station in Kagawa Prefecture is a gateway to Shikoku and worth exploring even if you're just passing through. Eating alone isn't just about being by yourself — it's about giving yourself permission to be quiet. A bowl of shirasu don, a moment of reflection, and the small act of telling yourself "you did well today." That's enough. 📍 Location: Shikoku Meguru Kitchen, Takamatsu Station 1F, Kagawa, Japan 💰 Price: Seiuwa Shirasu Don — 880 yen (~$5.60) If this resonated with you, please subscribe for more solo travel and food stories from Japan. New videos every week. #JapanFood #SoloDining #Takamatsu #JapanVlog #Shirasu #Shikoku #EatingAloneInJapan