@FlavourFade she is definitely my better half 
@ZackB thanks brother! I went in thinking I wanted a horsehide double riders jacket, but when they pulled out this beauty in my size I couldn’t resist the softness and feel of it. My wife thought I looked goofy af in the HR-55 and I tend to agree
@derek111 thanks amigo!
I have been waiting a decade to experience the hallowed grounds of the Yamazaki Distillery.
It is hard to put into words how incredible their property and tasting lounge makes you feel. Outstanding experience from start to finish as we explored their Whisky Museum, imbibed on some of the finest drams of our lives, and exited through their gorgeous Gift Shop…
After sampling their premiere aged Whiskies, we were most impressed by the beautiful peat smoke and Sherry notes of the Hakushu 25. I will be dreaming of this bottle until I am lucky enough to taste it again some day…
Mind blowing experience at Y’2 Leather today… It was such a pleasure to hang out with Takao and immerse ourselves in the sights and smells of their Company Store. Very cool to see the signed jackets from Jason Momoa & Orlando Bloom hanging in the shop.
I picked up the TB-141 Type II in Camel Steer Roughout, as well as the BG-16 Coin Wallet & BG-09 Waist Bag in Indigo Horsehide.
Wifey got properly decked out as well with the LC-04 Casquette Hat in Camel Aniline Horsehide, BG-16 Sacoche Bag in Kakishibu Scar Horsehide, and YG-01 Short Gloves in Camel Deerskin.
If you are a fan of the Y’2 brand, I cannot overstate how much I recommend prioritizing a visit to their shop!
@Mizmazzle feeling like the luckiest man alive! Dream Weaver plays softly in the distance…
@jdwaid no negativity or issues thus far! I have definitely been practicing my Japanese and trying to interject some more advanced phrases when possible, people have shown noticeable excitement and appreciation towards the effort. We have also had some lovely conversations in English with our bartenders! I was telling my wife that’s one profession where you pick up English because of the fact that 99% of spirits and classic cocktails use the Latin Script.
@pechelman interesting, we were the first customers and had the bar to ourselves for an hour. Once it filled in, it was a good mixture of Japanese and Gaijin- because this is a holiday weekend there are a lot of domestic tourists in Osaka. I did not notice anyone smoking, or the smell of cigarettes anywhere in this evening.
Bar Nayuta - Nishishinsaibashi
Subarashī keiken! Exceptionally well balanced cocktails in a vibey, hidden atmosphere!
@truby big fan of the HR-56, I’m hoping they might have one in my size when I visit the shop tomorrow 
Epic Jiro-Style Ramen & Shirunashi at Guilty Pleasure… I can still taste the garlic 🧄
@68degreesorless it was incredible, a true cultural experience! Unfortunately it was a super slow game and Chunichi won 1-0, but the passion and interplay between the fans and teams was amazing to witness. Hard to beat 2 fresh Asahi draft beers for $10 USD!
@68degreesorless unfortunately not, went straight from the shop to catch a Hanshin Tigers game though!
@goosehd I attached 5 photos to my post, are you not seeing them? They are showing up on my end.
Made the pilgrimage!
The Works Osaka is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by Motorcycle shops. Had a great time meeting Kenta and admiring his GAH and IH gems. Managed to score the new shop exclusive tee and patch!
@hgering27 approximately 3” but I’m traveling at the moment and can’t get you the exact measurement. Happy to do so when I’m back!
