It’s autumn so…
Posted on November 7, 2009 - Filed Under Simply Osaka | Leave a Comment
It’s November and it’s autumn! That’s why I have been missing Japan a lot lately. I may have not tried out outdoor fireplace because I lived in the city. And it’s pretty obvious that kotatsu is more famous in Japan than fireplaces. But I really miss the cool, crisp air. […]
Read More..>>Spring Colors
Posted on March 12, 2009 - Filed Under Simply Osaka | 2 Comments
I passed by a famous high-end department store here in Osaka and I couldn’t help but take a photo of this very interesting display…
Read More..>>Goodbye, Yodo River…
Posted on March 7, 2009 - Filed Under Simply Osaka | 1 Comment
I am now starting the process of detaching myself from Osaka. The first stop: the Yodogawa (淀川) or Yodo River. Here are some photos and please bear with the quality. I only used my phone’s camera and it is not that good. I have no idea why the first picture resulted to this…
the setting sun…
it’s […]
Read More..>>Photohunt: Bridge(s)
Posted on February 7, 2009 - Filed Under Photohunt, Sightseeing in Japan, Simply Osaka | 13 Comments
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a photo hunt entry! I’ve been very busy these past few weeks that I didn’t have much time browsing through my photos.
Fortunately, I have lots of photos of bridges so I get to join today. Osaka has many rivers, thus, it has lots of bridges, too. […]
Universal Studios Japan
Posted on February 3, 2009 - Filed Under Sightseeing in Japan, Simply Osaka | 2 Comments
The Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is just a few stations away from where I live. I’ve lived in Osaka for more than 2 years and I haven’t been there. Finally, last Sunday, Kay and I took advantage of the one-year pass promo at USJ. USJ usually put the one-year pass on […]
Read More..>>Photohunt: Metal
Posted on November 29, 2008 - Filed Under Photohunt, Simply Osaka | 4 Comments
So many things that are made of metal in the photo below.
This was taken outside the Osaka immigration office.
Read More..>>Photohunt: Colorful
Posted on August 16, 2008 - Filed Under Photohunt, Sightseeing in Japan, Simply Osaka | 14 Comments
I love autumn and here’s the reason why…
At Osaka Castle grounds, Fall 2007
Read More..>>Fireworks and Rain
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Experiences in Japan, Simply Osaka | 3 Comments
Since I’ve arrived here in Osaka, I’ve always looked forward to watching the Yodogawa Hanabi* display each year. It takes place on the first or second Saturday of August. I make sure that I don’t miss it because it’s just a few minutes walk from my place. There are lots of fireworks […]
Read More..>>Maybe next time…
Posted on July 22, 2008 - Filed Under Experiences in Japan, Simply Osaka | Leave a Comment
I came here 2 years ago with one-year work visa. So I had to go to the immigration office last year and was again given a year extension. It was about to expire so I paid the immigration office a visit two weeks ago.
My Filipino colleagues were given a 3-year work visa after […]
Saikou!
Posted on July 13, 2008 - Filed Under Japan: exposed, Simply Osaka | 4 Comments
Saikou - 最高 （さいこう） - the Japanese term for “highest, supreme, the most”. This is how I would describe Japan’s postal services. Here’s an illustration why I think so:
I posted some documents last Wednesday at 4:49PM, it was dispatched on Thursday at 1:17AM, then arrived in Manila at 3:00PM! Ok, I sent it through […]
Dotombori
Posted on May 1, 2008 - Filed Under Friends, Simply Osaka | 2 Comments
The biggest *shotengai in Osaka runs through the Dotonbori, near the Namba station. It’s one of the most crowded places in Osaka. It may be flooded with people, but it’s still one of the most famous meeting places because of this crab, a very effective landmark:
For over a year of staying […]
Read More..>>Of Rivers, Bridges, and Buildings
Posted on April 18, 2008 - Filed Under Simply Osaka, Spring | 2 Comments
I love spring because of the Sakura and all those flowers blooming everywhere. But, I don’t like it because it rains almost everyday. Anyway, lately I’ve been to some rivers here in Osaka and I’ve taken some photos. It’s kind of nostalgic but I think rivers, buildings, […]
Read More..>>Osaka Mint
Posted on April 16, 2008 - Filed Under Simply Osaka, Spring | 9 Comments
I thought I’d never see more Sakura this year. I planned on going to Kyoto but I canceled it because of the rain. I still don’t have a new job but I had other things that kept busy so I’ve been away from blogging world for a few days, and I didn’t have […]
Read More..>>Osaka Castle Park and Sakura
Posted on April 7, 2008 - Filed Under Simply Osaka, Spring | 5 Comments
The weather was great last Saturday so I went to Osaka Castle Park to take pictures. The Japanese love to do “hanami” or Sakura viewing, so the park was crowded. I couldn’t get decent photos of Sakura because some of the food stalls were placed near the trees. I […]
Read More..>>Wordless Wednesday #12: Macro Mode and Peach Blossoms
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Simply Osaka, Wordless Wednesday | 11 Comments
This wouldn’t be wordless anymore but I was just happy with the output of my phone camera’s macro mode. I’ve finally tried using this feature to take close-up shots of peach blossoms at Osaka Castle Park.
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Photohunt: Metal
Posted on March 22, 2008 - Filed Under Photohunt, Simply Osaka | 11 Comments
I’ve always thought that mannequins are made of either wood or plastic. But there’s this high-end shop center here in Osaka that has mannequins that appear to be made of metal. I haven’t touched it but it sure does appear metallic to me…
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Plum Blossoms
Posted on March 17, 2008 - Filed Under Simply Osaka | 8 Comments
I can now see some pink colors from the ladies’ toilet at the office. I don’t want to miss the peach blossoms so I went out during lunch break to take a walk at the Osaka Castle Park. Well, I was actually running because I only had about 25 minutes! I wish I could […]
Read More..>>Maruho Duo - The Reunion
Posted on February 18, 2008 - Filed Under Friends, Simply Osaka, Things I love | 5 Comments
I was really surprised, but was of course, delighted when I heard Mayen was coming to Osaka. She arrived last month but I’m really busy nowadays that I only got to meet her yesterday! We went to Osaka’s electronic gadgets haven in Den Den Town. As always, I almost drooled over those […]
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