As our time in Japan is wrapping up, we are packing in as much as we can. We lost almost a full week of exploring being sick, so we are making up for it now. Yesterday we took the train to Shinsekai, which is an area of Osaka similar to Dotonbori. It’s known for its…
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Nara Park and Date Night in Dotonbori
Yesterday we took the train about 45 minutes east to the city of Nara and visited the iconic Nara Park. This is a public park that spans over 1600 acres. The park was beautiful with its vast nature, various temples, and free roaming deer. In Shinto tradition the deer is seen as a messenger of…
Everyday Joys on Our Daily Adventure
Now that our sickness has lifted I feel like I am enjoying everything again through fresh eyes. I got to savor a cup of coffee completely by myself this afternoon, which has been a bit of a novelty since our adventure started. I’ve been reflecting on things that I am thankful for right now, and…
Osaka Castle, Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, and Our 100th Day of Travel
For field trip Friday this week we visited the Osaka Castle. The castle dates back to 1583. It was rebuilt in 1931, but designed to still look like the original. The grounds that surround the castle are breath-taking and were a wonderful dose of nature we’ve all been craving. The inside of the castle is…
Groundhog Days in Osaka – A Library Visit and Fall Fun
This week has felt a bit like we are living the movie Groundhog Day. If you’ve never seen the 1993 movie staring Bill Murray this reference won’t make sense to you. Basically, Bill Murray’s character wakes up and relives the same day over and over – which happens to be Groundhog Day. It’s a great…