Category: Osaka

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My Kansai Region Travel

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“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest Overall, my October travel to the Kansai region, including Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, was amazing and refreshing. As I mentioned in previous posts, I’ve already traveled across Osaka back in May. So, my main focus of this time was socializing with my friend who newly moved to the city all the way from Germany with his wife. We walked around the city and ate Kushikatsu together. I had a lot of fun! And the third day was the busiest. Having been to Kyoto, which is … Continue ReadingMy Kansai Region Travel

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Saturday Evening in Osaka

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“Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.”― Mahatma Gandhi The second day of Osaka was pretty good. I went to the city basically because of meeting my long-separated friend who recently moved to Japan with his wife all the way from Germany. For the entire day, I spent with him, traveling across the city, from Osaka Castle to Tsutenkaku. Since I had already visited the city in the first week of May, my intention was more for socialization than sightseeing. Because of the obvious language barrier, he told me that he had to follow his Japanese wife whenever … Continue ReadingSaturday Evening in Osaka

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Osaka in Rain

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“It’s faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes Hi guys. It’s been a little while since I lasted posted here. Why? Well, it was neither because I was lazy nor lost passion for blogging. It was simply because there were so many things I was interested in, and I decided to commit myself to my passions instead of blogging. But hey, I’m back here now (Yay)! So where have I been? Well, for most of the entire October, I was learning HTML and CSS to learn basic web skills; and that’s not for Canvas of Dreams, but for accomplishing my … Continue ReadingOsaka in Rain

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OMG! OSAKA!

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“Nobody wants a house in Osaka,’ he said, and it was strange to hear him switch suddenly to foreign pronunciation in the middle of his English. ‘It would mean you had to live in Osaka.’ ‘What’s wrong with it?’ ‘It’s like . . . Birmingham.” ― Natasha Pulley, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street So this is the highlights of my Osaka trip during the first week of May a.k.a the Golen Week. Home to nearly nine million as well as the power hub of the Kansai region whose economy surpasses Hong Kong’s, Osaka is thriving with its culture. Paralleled with its eastern arch-rival, Tokyo, Osaka is a major player in … Continue ReadingOMG! OSAKA!

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The Tower of the Sun

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“Strength is seeing yourself as you are.” ― Taro Okamoto The tower was built for Expo ’70 and was designed by a Japanese artist, Taro Okamoto. During the expo, the tower was open to the public but closed after the event. Back in 1970 during the expo, the gallery inside displayed a huge artwork “Tree of Life”, which represented the evolution of creatures. Since then, the tower was long closed until 2014 for repairs and reformation. The Expo and the tower itself are occasionally mentioned in modern Japanese history as symbols of the post-war economic recovery. The tower is so Osaka, and look a little comical. My dad jokingly told me not … Continue ReadingThe Tower of the Sun

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.” ― Susan Sontag Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is eight stories high with a massive tank in the middle. Without a shadow of a doubt, it contains an amazing collection of sea life and is home to two large whale sharks. Actually, it was my second visit to the aquarium since my childhood. Because I had been just a kid during my first trip to the Kansai region, I barely remember my first visit to the aquarium. My mom told me we had seen massive whales sharks alive. Probably the whale sharks I saw in the recent visit … Continue ReadingOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

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Dotonbori

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“Last night I lost the world, and gained the universe.” ― C. JoyBell C. Lights, camera, action! The heart of Osaka’s nightlife, Dotonbori is the hardest part of the city to ignore. Since this area contains the busiest street in Japan’s second largest city, it is extremely busy with everyone trying to get that perfect instagrammable shot with the picture of the Glico running man crossing the finishing line. You haven’t been to Osaka if you haven’t seen the picture! The area is also worth visiting as you need some shopping or are hungry. There are plenty of places for food, snacks, and drinking. You can simply enjoy the lively … Continue ReadingDotonbori

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Amerikamura

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“I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year’s fashions.” ― Lillian Hellman Americamura, meaning American Village, is known as the creative fashion and entertainment mecca for youngsters in the Kansai region. Usually, it is referred to by locals as just simply Ame-mura. Some would say this district is Osaka’s answer to Shibuya, Tokyo. The district was originally named American Village due to the area’s focus on importing Western merchandise. Despite its name, there isn’t much that represents the US, expect that iconic Statue of Liberty replica, which I forgot to photograph this time (sorry guys lol). With punk, goth, lolita altogether, the district creates something of … Continue ReadingAmerikamura

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Osaka Castle

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“Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within the castle of one’s own self.” ― Franz Kafka If you’re in Osaka, a stop at the Osaka Castle is a must. The history and beauty are breathtaking. Being the symbol of the city, it brings the entire cultural origin alive with the presentation. Despite the fact that the castle we see today was rebuilt, it has been done in a great manner that it accurately reflects the origin. The grounds surrounding the castle offers a great walk, and you can enjoy the view of the castle from different angles. I wish I could be there at spring when … Continue ReadingOsaka Castle

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Abeno Harukas

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“Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer – and often the supreme disappointment. ” ― Ansel Adams Abeno Harukas is a 300-meter tall skyscraper, which has 62 floors, making it the tallest building in Japan. The skyscraper is a part of Abenobashi Terminal Building that consists of three building, including New Annex, Eastern Annex, and the aforementioned skyscraper. An observation deck on the 60th floor offers an amazing 360 view of the city. Although it is a great place to enjoy the view, there isn’t a must-have attraction. Considering its average sky-view, the ticket may be a little expensive.