Tennoji Park: A Great Place to Hang Out! In a city as big and vast as Osaka it can sometimes be a struggle to find any greenery. While I love living in the big city, sometimes we all need to unwind and reconnect with Nature! A great place to do that in the heart of… Read more

Experience the Great Japanese Standing Bars! Standing bars or tachinomi’s (“tachi” meaning “stand” and “nomi” meaning “drink”) can be found all over Japan, especially in big busy cities. Tachinomi’s or Standing bars are often located close to train stations making it easy for people to find before heading home to unwind after work. Standing bars… Read more

Awajishima: An Amazing Day Trip! Even when the weather is bad, Awajishima is an impressive and interesting day trip destination close to Osaka. Located about 2 hours by car from Osaka, Awajishima makes an amazing day trip, whether it’s for sun and fun in the Spring and Summer or for food anytime of the year.… Read more

Okinawa, Japan! A Tropical Paradise I live in Osaka, Japan and I love my adopted home! However, if you are looking for a tropical paradise with beautiful beaches and scenery, then Okinawa is the place for you! The main Southern island of Naha is a mixture of natural tropical beauty and a cosmopolitan city. Unfortunately,… Read more

Good Times at Q’s Mall! Q’s mall is located in the Tennoji area of downtown Osaka. The Q’s Mall in Tennoji is one of four shopping malls by the same name scattered around the Osaka metropolitan area. It is centrally located and is very convenient place to pick up any souvenirs you may want to… Read more