Snowy Photos Japan - 2014

[Snowy]

We're now down/across in Osaka. Having heard it was more youthful/edgier than Tokyo we had to check it out. Also using as a gateway for Nara's Deer Park. Osaka Station and the area around it amazing endless underground maze lasting 6+ city blocks with various name changes and buildings above each having their own section. Out on the street there's often no way to cross the road due to a lack of lights as well as added fences. Not a good place if claustrophobic. Google maps have a good lock on the place, so it's been easy enough to get about.

The city certainly has a younger crowd and the city itself seems newer, with many more top end/designer stores. A nice contrast and re-charge point.

Takoyaki Museum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki)

[madmonday]

hope u & the misses are having a great time.  thanks for sharing all these wonderful images & information.

[Snowy]

@MM it's been a great trip. We love the country, the people, the food, the proximity of things. Language has never been a problem and we speak almost nil between us.

[Snowy]

Nara a decent day trip. Mrs Snowy loves her animals and had an absolute blast there. So that makes me happy too :). Not sure what I'll get up to tomorrow, Mrs Snowy's going to do her own animal loving thing, I'm likely going to hit the hotel gym is about all I know so far.

[louisbosco]

sounds relaxing with all the time in the world. how long you there for?

[Snowy]

Another week, 3 weeks in total. It's been good. Down time after 2 weeks of sight-seeing was required today :).

[Snowy]

Finally found the back streets of Osaka, before we check out tomorrow morning for Okinawa.

FUGU!

Osaka Castle

[Aetas]

Hi Snowy,
have you both tried Fugu sashimi?
I wish you a safe trip to Okinawa.

[4c]

Great thread snowy! Your pictures are amazing, thanks for sharing your trip to Japan.

[Snowy]

@Aetas, no, we've not. I'm a vegetarian and Mrs Snowy doesn't like fish. Really tempted to break out and try it for the hell of it but imagine the shock to the system after 10 years of vege will likely make me sick on the trip.

@4c thanks.

[Snowy]

Bit of a mission to get here, but boy it's a lovely warm island/resort. A lovely afternoon in/around the resort.

Remind me not to buy fragile glassware until the last stop on a trip. Nice little 'vintage' setup in the room. The Fire-King glasses will be posted at some point in the future

[jdl1279]

You've convinced me that I need to see Japan someday. Really incredible pics bros.

[grandmasterben]

The jacket is really working for you dude. Good choice!!

[Friday]

Always love your pic updates snowman.. Ichiba!!

[Chiba J.]

Where you at in Okinawa? We just booked our trip down today for the golden week holiday. Will be my first visit.

[Snowy]

@Chiba:

Where you at in Okinawa? We just booked our trip down today for the golden week holiday. Will be my first visit.

We're in the Intercontinental, about an hour from the airport and an hour from the aquarium. Very lovely island, great holiday spot, you'll have a blast I'm sure.

jdl, both Mrs Snowy and I are keen for our 3rd trip to Japan, and we've not even finished our second. A huge and diverse country. VERY kind people with language barriers never getting in the way.

Friday, GMB, thank you both.

[Snowy]

Okinawa Aquarium was pretty amazing today. Saw a few animals I'd never seen before, an enjoyable drive, and we stopped on the way back to check out some other sites and have a walk for the fun of it (why else hire a car, right?)

[jdl1279]

It's definitely the diversity that's so attractive. I particularly love the countryside views. Now to convince my other half to get on a plane, this may take a bit of doing.

[Finn666]

getting back to the forum after a few days off, i really love catching up on this thread…thanks a load for taking us with you along the way wade! lovely pics...have a safe trip you two

[Chiba J.]

@Snowy:

@Chiba:

Where you at in Okinawa? We just booked our trip down today for the golden week holiday. Will be my first visit.

We're in the Intercontinental, about an hour from the airport and an hour from the aquarium. Very lovely island, great holiday spot, you'll have a blast I'm sure.

Great photos, as always! Just showed the aquarium pics to my 5 year old. He's stoked. We'll be staying right next to the aquarium, aquariums being just about his favorite thing in the world at the moment.