Another 4 hours walking
15 March 2014
I set out aiming to walk from Shin Osaka to the Tenjinbashisuji covered walkway, as my mother challenged me to find it. It only took about 30 minu....
Dont forget your torch
15 March 2014
After a bit of a nothing day yesterday, today was a most excellent day. The importance of having good internet on your holiday when you are me can....
Freezing walk
14 March 2014
It was freezing, literally, I saw a sign that said minus 2. This seems to not bother some people who get around in short shorts and high heels, wh....
The tiniest place on earth
14 March 2014
I knew that I had booked a tiny hotel room in Osaka, and thats exactly what I got. I also knew that finding it was apparently quite difficult, bec....
Travel day
14 March 2012
Today I went from Osaka to Taipei. I often think my favourite part of travelling is the actual travelling. Today was one of those days. There were....
Last night in Japan
13 March 2012
Tomorrow I go to Taipei. Flight is in the morning so I have to get up fairly early to get to Kansai airport, which floats in the sea on a man made....
Osaka Castle
13 March 2012
Osaka castle is one of the main attractions of Osaka. Its also listed as the number 1 tourist trap. I figure it cant be that bad since it only cos....
Umeda Sky Building
12 March 2012
The Umeda Sky building is quite new, its a twin tower with a bridge half way up and a glass elevator in a tube that then takes you to an escalator....
Kaiyukan Aquarium
12 March 2012
The Osaka aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in the city, so I decided the best time to visit would be as soon as it opened on a Mond....