Aaron and I dropped Tyler and Diana at Guam Airport around 4 am. We followed at about 11 am. Both parties flew into Tokyo. However, they took the bullet train and we continued by air to Osaka.
We grabbed a taxi at the airport to our Hotel.
Clean with all the amenities and very comfortable
Tyler and Diana were waiting for us in the lobby upon our arrival. We immediately proceeded, down the block, to the nearest ramen restaurant—Gyu-kotsu Ramen Bukkoshi
Yum!
All gone!
リヴォリ
Rivoli
This little coffee shop was a true find. We had breakfast there each morning.
The owners were so kind and hospitable.
The coffee was delicious!
On our way to Dotonbori
Dotonbori is Osaka’s most famous tourist destination, renowned for its gaudy neon lights, extravagant signage, and an enormous variety of restaurants and bars.
Read the history of Dotonbori
Don Quijote provides a wide range of products, from basic groceries to electronics and clothing.
Guam will have it's own Don Don Donki soon(ish)!
I think it's called Village of Donki.
Waiting for our takoyaki…
…a ball-shaped snack made of a wheat flour-based batter, cooked in a special molded pan (see photo below), and typically filled with minced or diced octopus (tako). The balls are brushed with takoyaki sauce (similar to Worcestershire sauce) and mayonnaise, and then sprinkled with green laver and shavings of dried bonito.
Photo credit: riko nishinaka, google.com
Kushikatsu is deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables. In Japanese, kushi (串) refers to the skewers used while katsu means a deep-fried cutlet of meat.
We ordered a variety of skewers at Kushikatsu Daruma and forgot to take a photo until it was all gone.
It started to snow as we explored.
Among the many charming spots in Dotonbori, you’ll find a little alley called Ukiyo Koji. Unlike the bustling streets of the main Dotonbori drag, this narrow walkway is quiet, quaint and lined with lanterns and art that will take you on a time trip to Osaka’s past.
Old-fashioned artworks show images of daily life from the Taisho era to the early years of Showa. Images of drinking establishments, the many theaters and busy streets are so very retro! From past to present, Dotonbori has been and still is an entertainment district. It’s fun to look at the history of the area through art and imagine how it must have evolved over the years. We recommend using the alley entrance on the Dotonbori-suji side so you can take a look around and then take a look inside.
—Written by: 조 세희（CHO SEHEE）
Later that night, back in "our own neighborhood" we stepped into Men Ya Kyo Suke ramen shop.
On our way back to the hotel we stopped for a beverage at
escapé LODGE and ESPRESSO.
It was a lovely end to an day of exploration.
Interesting sites and history and very interesting eats. A fun and tasty adventure indeed!
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