Thursday morning and we were up early for this day’s family date, where to, you say?
We took an Express Train ride to Osaka, my boys tagged along, it has been quite awhile since our last train ride, our boy, a little grown and can now appreciate things enjoyed it the most.
The purpose was for important documents to be authenticated, really, but we always made it sure to include a pleasure trip with the family, business mix with pleasure, so to say.
First photo stop was the office of the Ministry of Japan, for the authentication, see here for the process
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Tourist Map |
Osaka can be confusing with a very complex structure just like Tokyo. Kanji Characters can be intimidating especially with foreign tourists visiting the country that is why the Romaji (instructions in Alphabet that is) is a big help.
You have to take a lazy walk to Dotonbori when in Osaka, recommended for new comers.
Of course, do not forget Tsuruhashi if you want to find best buys, korean shops and spicy foods, affordable prices for your shopping spree, it can all be bought here. You will surely enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city.
It is also near the ever famous amusement park Universal Studios Japan. Or see the Osaka Castle and nearby tourist spots. You will surely enjoy Japan, the people, the culture and the place itself!
Thanks for this! I've always wanted to visit Japan 🙂
Hi dear, let me know i your near 🙂
This is awesome! I have some friends who have lived here and they all have nothing but positive things to say! Great read!
This was an awesome post! I definitely want to visit soon after reading this.
Osaka must be a cool place! I love everything Japanese, so…
Japan is next on my list – lovely post x
I've never been to Japan but it's definitely on my go to list 🙂 thank you for this post
This is great. I love any adventure that involved public transportation or subways. It just feels way more exciting. I definitely want to hear more about what you were talking about at the end with the shops and discounts and tourist information (:
This is why I love reading new travel blogs – I've never heard of Oaska til now! 🙂
I've never heard of this place before! It's always nice to read travel blogs because it's like traveling on the internet haha 🙂
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Really! That's great to hear, Kelly! 🙂
My pleasure to share. You are very much welcome in Japan:)
Come over if you have time 🙂
Awesome! Thank you 🙂
You are so much welcome. Interesting place I assure you, you will have lots of fun 🙂
Nice to be of help with that. Osaka has this bargain shops famous for great bargains, and Japanese people and tourist flocked in there, Tsuruhashi is the name.
Haha really! IN Japan, Tokyo and Osaka comes together 🙂
Yes! Me, too, I love reading all that interests me 🙂 Now you are not, welcome to Osaka, to the internet haha
NO probs! Likewise 🙂
Nice post. Love to read a travel blog because it introduce me something new places always.
thanks to share Osaka with us, it's seems lovely!
You are welcome. It was lovely and a fine day with the family!
Great post. I enjoyed reading it. 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Osaka seems an interesting place.
Happy blogging!
Thank you, it really is
Japan is one of the places I want to visit, and this looks really goood! Thank you for sharing, Ann:)
You are welcome Jane