Dotonbori Day 4/5 + Karaoke

(Lieske) This sunday we will leave Osaka and going to Miyajima. I will really miss Osaka, The people are so friendly. The food was really delicious and you have many activities to do. You won't get bored.  Soon we will go back to tokyo. I heard from the locals in Osaka that the people In Tokyo are really unfriendly and selfish. But I guess We'll see. I want to experience this for my self. I am really excited for Miyajima. I really like nature and can't wait to eat the seafood and see the shrine in the water, Making wishes etc.

Yesterday we actually wanted to go clubbing but sadly we couldn't find the place which we went to see the local bar near the hotel. It was a nice experience. XD.

(Anicia). *Sobs*. This will be our last day in Osaka. Then were off to the country side Miyajima. Miyajima is very well known for the shrine on the water, The many wishing trees, the temples and sea food. I am not a big fan of seafood but for respect ofcourse I will eat it XD.

Yesterday we didnt do that much. We went to denden town again. Played some arcade games. Went to visit K-books, Animate and some shops again buying shingeki goodies whahaha! 

Afterwards we were kinda hungry and went to a ramen restaurant. Man it was really good. We both took the smallest bowl but still it was so much. If you ever will go to japan and will eat in a restaurant! BESURE to finish your plate! It's really disrespectfull not to do so. 

After we left. We went to our hotel again. We chilled and watched japanese TV. They have allot of musical commercials which made me laugh and allot of cooking shows. Around 21.30 PM. We left the hotel and went for a drink. The sake overthere is hella strong!  We had 2 bailey's and ice cream as well. The guys were cute! XD. When we left the bar we went to another karaoke bar. It was nice so well was the owner. We drank some more and around 03.00 AM we went to the hotel sleeping like a rose.

Day 5 ( last day) : Around mid day we went to see the last part of osaka. Bought a giant pack of pocky and japanese make-up. We also sat and watch some korean guys doing an sort of talent show. When the show was over, we ate local food named okonomiyaki. The okonomiyaki was really tasty. For last we bought osaka icecream crepes. You have different tastes of fruit but wanted to try the banana flavor mixed with whipped cream! It's sooo yummy ^^.

Now where in the hotel room, suitcase packed and well. Maybe we will go to the karaoke bar or else we will watch some japanese shows and chill the last hours!

Untill next time ^______^

Dotonbori Day 3

(Anicia) 

Another day in Dotonbori. Like always we did allot of stuff. First off we went to Umeda station for the pokemon center. I promised my lil bro to buy some stuffies there. 

The store was quite big and really nice. I expected to see allot of kiddies but saw adults as well. Chilllldhooood! Anyway it was nice. Umeda station has ALLOT of designers stuff as well. So if you like really expensive bags. Umeda is the place for you. ( except the pokemon center) It's relatively cheap XD. Prices are between 1100 yen till 7000 yen depends what you want buy.

I kinda forgot the subway system as well buying tickets -sigh-. But luckily a really nice Korean girl helped us. She was so sweet! ^___^. 

After umeda. We rest a little before heading to a really famous restaurant. It was hell finding that place as well. But again a very nice gentlemen helped us the right way. He walked us all the way to the restaurant and wished us a nice stay in japan. 

The Yakiniku restaurant was ONE WORD AMAZING! The food was so delicious! I had eat at so many restaurants but this by far the BEST restaurant. I'd ever went too. Also the waitress was really kind explaining the different types of meat they were serving etc.  Also you had allot of privacy. If you ever will visit dotonbori. I really recommend Yokocho. You do need to reserve before hand since it's full everyday! 

Definitely give this restaurant a 5 star. 

(Lieske) So last Thursday we first went to the pokemon center in the morning. It was the first time for me that I went with the subway. At the beginning it was hard to understand the ticket machine since nothing was in english. The first time a very friendly woman helped us out. The pokemon center is not that special, but if you are a big pokemon fan I think you would like those stuff they sell there. 

Afternoon we made time to find the beef restaurant, and we were glad we did that since it was so hard to find. At the end another friendly man walked with us to the right restaurant which made us very happy ^^. At 18.00 PM we were there and it was amazing, the food was delicious, the best beef or maybe even the best meat I ever had ^^ and it was a private space we got, which was awesome :D.

For Last we decided to walk around some places and we decided to do another karaoke for one hour since the last time it was allot of fun ^^ 

My experience with the people so far in osaka is that they are quiet open in general when you ask something to them. Some were quiet helpful which made me glad, since we really needed it in some situations.

Dotonbori Day 2

(Lieske)

So it’s our second day we are in japan right now and is still allot of fun. Yesterday we wanted to go to the Pokemon centre, but we had so little time that we decided to visit it Thursday since we fount some great stores in Denden town where you can buy comic’s of your favourite anime series, figures, plushie’s, cosplay stuff and so on. I bought some comic books there of Attack on titan (which they have allot!!) and some from Black butler ^^, even though I can’t read it I like it for the pictures hahaha, and since several of those books had a preview, It was a bit easier which one I had to buy. I also went to a wig store to buy one detail of a wig. We talked a little with the employee about worbla since they sell those as well, so me and Anicia showed my Lady zozo costume and the Rathalos costume. he was ,very impressed, he found our costumes so awesome which made us very happy :D.

 I still have to say that I am a little annoyed that there are no roads for cyclist. So every single time when I walk on the sidewalk/footpath I have to focus that I wont be hit by a bike. That makes it extra hectic especially when you can’t find the place where you want to go. We must use to it sadly.

Tomorrow we are going to a beef restaurant called Yokocho. I’m pretty excided since we heard that this restaurant got a high rating :). I hope it will be good and I hope my stomach will get some more space for those delicious foods. Normally I’m a good eater, but I think because of the weather or an other thing I can’t eat so many which made me a bit sad since I wand to eat my meal full since that is respectful and importance to them. On the other side I like to lose some weight but not this way.

We also went to a cosplay karaoke bar which was awesome. It was quiet empty though, but maybe it was because of the time we went there. We also made some video’s which we will show you one of them. I hope your can handle our beautiful voice hahaha XD.

(Anicia)

Phew* Sorry for the late journal. Our plan was to update our journal everyday but due to our  planning. It wasn’t possible sadly. Yesterday we did many things. We went to Shinsaibashi so well as Denden town. Denden Town is known for Anime figures, Manga, Maid café’s, Cosplay goodies and so on. Well I was in heaven hahaha! Love K-Books. Bought allot of comics over there even though my reading  skills hiragana, katakana and kanji aren’t that good. Well I see it like practice  though hahaha. They had ALLOT of shingeki no Kyojin goodies. Bought a hell load of stuff XD.  We also went to acceswig. They have really have good quality wigs for cosplay. Really want to buy some but already have a wig for the upcoming photoshoot. We also showed our cosplays  since japan also have worbla now. He was so impressed of our costumes . He couldn’t believe that we made those costumes :D :D. He said we have to enter the upcoming competition and gave us his card. Was really happy about it though XD.

After we strolled around for hours. We ate some curry. The man was really sweet, The food was really good too! Was really full after. Funny thing. Normally I can eat  allot of sweets and food. HAHA! But I guess because of the heat. I mostly drink and eat less then I use too. I don’t know if it’s a good thing or bad ^__^;. 

Also What I really have to get used too again are the cyclists. GOD they use the same foothpath. It’s sooo annoying. They don’t ring the bell if they behind you or want to catch up. I always have to act like the matrix if I see hear or see them (-____________-).

In the evening, we did karaoke in a cosplay bar. It was kinda empty L. I thought I would see allot of cosplayers but the only one I saw was a spiderman cosplayer and he left when We came.  Maybe it’s because of the time. We went 22.00 PM till 01.00 AM.  It’s kinda sad but oh well. Atleast we had fun. We were singing so many  songs that My throat hurt the next day. We even filmed a little XD. Hope your ears won’t get hurt ^____-.

Tomorrow we will go to Yokocho. A famous yakiniku restaurant. Tripadvisor gave an award to the restaurant and it’s the number 1 place to eat when your in Osaka. I am really curious about it.

Hope you like this journal and until next time. The video’s of us singing will be uploaded later on. We now have to sleep since it’s around 01.00 AM. Got allot of planned again tomorrow!

Ciao!!! \(^____________^)/