Category Archives: Osaka

Eating Osaka: Okonomiyaki, the pain of finding it and the joy of eating it

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

I have mentioned my lack of a sense of direction, coupled with no knowledge of the language and being thrown into what feels like a maze, finding my first meal was difficult. I thought I should start with okonomiyaki. I … Continue reading →

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A Postcard from Osaka

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Greetings from Osaka, folks! 15 minutes from Kyoto on the Shinkansen (bullet train), it is a world away. Kyoto is all low (ish) buildings, gorgeous old houses and narrow streets. Geishas wander, lots of people wear kimonos, and there is … Continue reading →

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