Deer in Nara

Yesterday we went into Nara and met some of the friendliest deer around.

Central Kyoto

Yesterday was a magical day in central Kyoto.

Universal Studios Japan

Today was the perfect day at Universal Studios Japan.

Korean BBQ and Karaoke

Last night combined two classic Japanese activities: Korean BBQ (which they love!) and karaoke. 

Late Night at Dotombori

Late night at the Dotonbori River is a pretty surreal experience. The first time we walked around the Shinsaibashi area and over the river was incredible and full of hustle and bustle - this is magnified when the sun goes down.

Osaka Castle

Today we visited the incredible Osaka Castle. 

Nagai Gardens

 Today we went to Nagai Park to see the Nagai Botanical Gardens. Nagai Botanical Gardens is huge – it takes up 24.2 hectares of Nagai Park. I imagine that the whole atmosphere of the park will change with the seasons as new plants begin to bloom and blossom… However, our visit in autumn was beautiful and it seems like any other season couldn’t compare. 

Tengu Festival in Arashiyama

  

Today was a fantastic initiation into the Japan outside of Osaka, our new home town. We took a combination of local trains to a part of Kyoto called Arashiyama, which is famous for its gardens and temples.