Japan is normally not associated with noisy touts that show some aggressiveness and approach you, but this part of touristy Osaka is not really Japan. The outdoor signs are quite interesting but it is hard to have a good time in the crowd.
The old Glico ad has been modernized with a computer version.
Meanwhile, I explored the storefronts and merchandise to find something interesting.
Crab is not exactly a specialty in Osaka. I prefer going to Hokkaido where they originate from. Thanks to Abenomics that brought about the yen's devaluation and a recession again right now, eating out in Japan is and will continue to be a budget traveller's paradise!
At your neighbourhood convenience store, grab a bottle of juice and your daily dose of anime porno.
We had such a fun time at one of the Takoyaki places, they put their favourite Canadian music on and sang with us.
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"The destructive effects of automobiles are much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence at city building" - Jane Jacobs 1961ish
Taking the train in Japan can be a very confusing affair, with many sorts of lines and combinations. With a pass on hand, I didn't have to worry about what to take for a few short stations.
Language barriers disappear when you can see what you can order. Take a photo and show the waitress.
These stores are quite popular across Japan. Insert a coin, work on the metal hand, and hope you can push the item into the hole and into your arms.
Tourists tend to forget that Osaka is also a waterfront city, but it seems the attractions are all inland and enjoying spaces like these are not common.
The aquarium in the background is a neat building to explore, but yes, the 'waterfront' is very limited and quite industrial.
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"The destructive effects of automobiles are much less a cause than a symptom of our incompetence at city building" - Jane Jacobs 1961ish
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