Osaka
Thursday, October 16th, 2008 | Japan, Uncategorized
This blog is meant to be things relating to Sydney, however now that I’m in Japan, for at least one month, I thought I’d write about my time here.
I had a great time in Osaka today. It’s my second day in Japan.. I arrived last night, after a long flight with Jetstar… I felt pretty bad after a bus trip to my accommodation, however from the moment I entered the very nice apartment and drank Oronamin C I felt a lot better, and after the bath.. almost back to 100%
Things I’ve noticed in Osaka:
- Subway restaurant has different flavous, Kajun chicken is my favourite.
- There are a lot more “loan offices”
- There are no poker machines/casinos however there are plenty of Pachinko parlours.
- It’s vending machine heaven here, all kinds of drink align the streets.
- There’s great shopping.
- There is generally a better sense of fashion here than in Australia.
- It’s a very clean place! Australia is clean too, but considering that there are a lot more people in Japan than in Australia, Japan is doing extremely well.
- Lots of people ride bicycles on wide footpaths.
- The roads are very well organised, with highways often built above standard roads.
- Excellent transport system, such as subways, a few different train companies, buses and taxis.
- Great unique food, such as sushi, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, obentou, soba and lots more
- Pretty women
- I like the taste of Japanese coffee, and most cafes serve royal milk tea - oishii
- Vending machines have canned coffee and royal milk tea, as well as lots of “Genki juice” - juice that is full of vitamins, caffeine etc.
- Houses are very convenient! eg
- A machine speaks in the kitchen when the bath is ready.
- Toilets have built-in washlets.
- Kitchens have cool things like draws that pull out to be a chopping board.
- Air-conditioned rooms.
- The bath has a built-in TV.
- Lights can be turned on using a remote.
I had a light dinner tonight - okura to tororo no macha soba, and takoyaki. Soon to have dessert.
I’d like to hear from others that have been to Osaka, maybe we can compare notes.
The above conveniences may not be in every place but the new apartment I’m in is very cool.
-Lindsay
www.sydney-friends.com
ps. I’ve started a Japan shopping service:
www.japanshoppingservice.com