SHIKIMIKIE: KANSAI 2019

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Sunday 3 March 2019

Osaka Castle

What to do in Osaka japan March 03, 2019 0

My first time. I knew that I wouldn't be back here as soon as I want to so I went there. It was awesome. Awesome in a sense that it looks really good! Man, so much history going on there. I didn't stay long though because I went to Kobe! Post about it coming soon!

I remember back when I was younger, I saw this gold plated castle in our living room and I was like, I have to see that castle in person! So you know, I’m like living the dream, aye!

ICONIC

War

Osaka, everyone.

Being my carnivore self

Kind of tough. I mean, I've had more tender meat for less than 700 yen so I guess I was kind of disappointed? Not so much! But you know!

Reflection

So when I got home, I went to the gold plated display and I found out it wasn't the Osaka Castle. Oh well. Hahaha it was Kinkaku-Ji at Kyoto. Man, that's why it's gold plated. Coz Kinkaku-Ji is gold you know. Stups. I'm still glad I went though.

Girl, she early!

That's all!

Saturday 2 March 2019

Hi, Dotonbori.

Wanderlust March 02, 2019 0

Oh my Osaka, you’re definitely sweeter the 3rd time around. I keep telling everyone from my family that if I ever return to Japan, I’ll be returning here. I don’t know. It feels like I belong here you know. I mean, I belong in Harajuku too but you know, I feel like Osaka is where it’s at.

This is my first trip to Osaka that is not work related!! Gracious goodness. As much as I enjoyed working in Osaka, I admit that I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did this time.

I ate my heart out!! It was insane! Everything was so delicious! This I got from the place that I went to the first two times.

Glico sign at night. Why not.

Selfie

I think my favorite time to visit Dotonbori is around 5am. You know, when it's still all empty and untouched. One thing I hate about going around the area that time is seeing the cleaning personnel cleaning up the mess! Like, can we be more civilized, people?

One thing I also like the morning is I can take selfies like this because this place get crowded af at peak hours.

Beautiful

My favorite! I ate them too before and I ate it still. Will definitely eat them again! Why are scallops so delicious?!

Also a place that I have already tried before. GOOD!

Famous ramen shop in Osaka for some reason.

Ramen that is quite famous in Dotonbori street. I don't really recommend. It is basic.

Selfie before heading to Nara. Official goodbye selfie.

The Ramen! So delicious! The shop I got it from claims that the shop is where Osaka ramen started. I mean, okay, fine by me because it taste good enough for other people to copying from them thank you very much.

Sunday 24 February 2019

Hello, Kyoto

Wanderlust February 24, 2019 0

I’ve been meaning to go to Kyoto ever since I set foot in this country. Well you know, shrines are fantastic but I don’t know why people with no religious connection to it would want to visit the place. PS, I always feel emotional when I go to these kind of places.

I had a micro heart attack when my camera didn't recognize the memory card. Good thing the camera itself can format the memory card. Goodness gracious!

Selfie

If I didn't have all my stuff with me, I could have enjoyed going to place a little bit more I think. Also, heels. Killer.

Kyoto! First place I went to is this famous place. It was soo tiring! Heels I tell you. Enemies! Also, my old arse cannot do this kind of places anymore. I did not achieve anything at the end of the day. But oh well! Also had a problem with my camera which is so bummer! But at the end of the day, I succeeded. Coz come on. Why the hell wouldn’t I, right?

I went back to the main station and did Kyoto Tower! Not as cool as the other towers but it was close. I guess.

Kyoto Tower

Kyoto, everyone.

Nice to meet you.

The place is near the station so I went.

selfie

I don't know if I told you guys already but I become emotional with this kind of places. It's so serene. I feel like I'm too vulnerable for this kind of places. I feel like they're taking away my soul.

They have lots of this before. I likey.

I was also able to roam around the city again at the end of my Kansai trip. I went to more temples and everything. I was actually supposed to go to the Aquarium but it was like super late already and sayang lang because they were already closing so you know. Next time. Also, I failed to tick off three items from my Kyoto list but I don’t really regret it. Again, it’s just me.