Fake food on display. Sneaky sneaky. So many shops. So many samples. I know what you are thinking, old man! Back off! Buying nuts. (Insert your own Kurtis Joke here) Famous Tiny donuts! 10 to a bag. Freshly grilled oysters at one of the stands. We wait patiently for an oyster. Look at that styling [...]
Entries Tagged as 'osaka'
Nishiki Market – pt 1 of ?
December 27th, 2007 · No Comments · 2007 Japan, Food and drink, travel
On our way to Nishiki Market. Nishiki Market – full of open foods on display. Perishable, wet or dry, a lot of it in huge barrels, which is dangerous for me since I really like to fondle food (much like Amelie in Amelie). I can’t resist mixing up nuts, Brachs candies and poking fish eyeballs [...]
First Purchases
December 21st, 2007 · 2 Comments · 2007 Japan, travel
One of my first meals, Yes that is a McDonald’s Shrimp Filet-O and yes there is a picture of a woman holding a blouse and a dress. I think I ordered a “girl’s” sandwich. Leaving for this trip, I forgot my toiletries. The hotel had a toothbrush (which was as rough as a scouring pad) [...]
First hours in Osaka
December 20th, 2007 · No Comments · 2007 Japan, travel
My first view of the crowds in Osaka crossing the street. I took this thinking this was a lot of people but it was nothing compared to what I would later see. It actually got a lot more crowded later on in the night. Looking for food with Kaz later that night, there was an [...]
Off the plane in Osaka
December 4th, 2007 · No Comments · 2007 Japan, Videos, travel
On the first night after I flew into Osaka from Narita airport in Tokyo, I picked up my luggage and headed out towards the transportation area to figure out how to get to my hotel. I knew I had to get near the JR(Japan Rail) Osaka station which was near my hotel. I was exhausted [...]