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Osaka feels quite different from Mie. Whereas Osaka is one of Japan's biggest, most well-known prefectures, even many Japanese aren't sure where Mie is! (Not to mention Osaka has a larger population and a louder personality and style.) Something we noticed quite quickly was how the Keihan trains looked in comparison to those of the Kintetsu line. Aren't the colors cool? Below are some other highlights from our day.
- An obentou (Japanese lunchbox) shop near my old dormitory
- Realistic plastic food models to help customers choose what to order.
- Chad's lunch: mayo noodle salad, Japanese pickled vegetables, tonkatsu (pork cutlets), and rice with sesame seeds
- Caitlyn's lunch: mayo noodle salad, Japanese pickled vegetables, steak and veggies, rice with sesame seeds
Time for a Picnic!
The above picture was taken in the park at which we had our picnic. It's actually right around the corner from the dorm I lived in for a semester. (How convenient! A liquor store and a park right near a college dorm!)
After our picnic, we headed to Namba to do some shopping. One famous landmark in Namba is the Glico man, a mascot of the confectionary company that makes famous products like Pocky.
One of the shopping streets:
- Osaka is famous for Takoyaki! Yum, octopus balls!
- Of course, when Chad sees dango it's a necessary stop. This shop also had Ichigo Daifuku, which is mochi with a cold strawberry inside. So delicious!
Nothing cooler than a bike with two kegs on it ;-)
Lastly, Chad posing as Mario:
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