Sunday, June 21, 2015

Just a Summer in Osaka (and Nara), Japan



A trip I never planned.. And times when I was grateful I didn't have a job..

Deer at Nara Park, Japan

My sister's family went to Osaka, Japan for a business trip.. 

And since I had nothing to do.. I tagged along :)

Osaka Castle, Japan

To see the Osaka Castle..

Osaka Castle, Japan

And bond with my sister!

Vending Machine, Osaka, Japan

It was my first time in Japan, and everything fascinated me..

At their food stall or van, you order and pay at the vending machine on the right, and give your receipt to the cook to get your food..

Deer at Nara Park, Japan

At the Nara Park, deer roam around freely..

Deer at Nara Park, Japan

Lots of them.. And I felt like Snow White, haha! :)

Nara Park, Japan

Though they don't go beyond the entrance..

Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Japan

To the Todaiji Temple..

Shinsaibashi, Osaka, Japan

At Shinsaibashi, shoppers are always busy..

Look at their hands!

Dotonbori, Osaka, Japan

At Dotonbori with the famous running Glico man..

Dotombori, Osaka, Japan

And the famous Kani Doraku Crab whose legs and eyes move..

And whose name I just discovered from Wikipedia a minute ago! 

Pablo Cheesecake, Osaka, Japan

Now meet Pablo..

Cheese Tart is not the yummiest but addictive.. Cheese Mille-Feuille is nah.. 

But the Sabrel Cheese Black Cookies with cocoa and truffle.. Gosh, I want them now!!

If you can't find the Pablo shops in the city, their products are sold at the airport ;)

Osaka, Japan

(Just a sidewalk)

Science Museum, Osaka, Japan

At the Science Museum, everything is in Japanese!

This robot solves Rubik's cubes..

Umeda Sky Building, Osaka, Japan

At the Umeda Sky Building..

Osaka Skyline, Japan

The view of the city.. Well, just buildings..

Tombori River Cruise, Osaka, Japan

And finally a chance to sit down during the Tombori River Cruise..

Tombori River Cruise, Osaka, Japan

When sitting down was heaven!!

My sister wanted to make use of our JR Osaka Pass, and we had to see everything in one day.. 

So by this time, my legs were dying if not dead!!

Okonomiyaki Dinner, Osaka, Japan

And by this time, I was also already calling her father-in-law, Dad! haha! :)

Okonomiyaki Dinner, Osaka, Japan

Where we ate, by the river..

It was very good, though it's not hard to find something good in Osaka, Japan :)

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