Central Coast, NSW, Australia. Might be a bit far of a drive. :)

Yes, please. It is such a great way to start a conversation and build the board game community while finding out more about your thoughts and opinions. I see no downside!

Apparently it is pretty straightforward to play. But will take more than one game to master.

Honshu is actually the one I've played. 😅
Yes, they're so similar that I've mixed them up.
Another small game that I recommend is No Thanks.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12...

Hokkaido? I quite like it.
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/26...

These look great!
I'd love to hear about ダイイングメッセージ、Dying Message.

Brass is Concordia on steroids. So much tension at first trying to eke out a profit and eventually thriving with developed industries. I highly recommend it!

This site is amazing at teaching the game and allowing experimentation with new decks:
chiriboga.sifnt.net.au

Unfortunately it can't match the feeling of bluffing an opponent across the table from you. There's nothing like it!