Living in Osaka Blog

Out-doing Ueto Aya and her mission to protect you all from spyware is Uehara Takako (formerly of Speed) who is a policewoman helping promote traffic safety week here in Osaka. I’m not sure of the connection or if there is one. As far as I can remember Uehara Takako is a native of Okinawa not [...]

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I have a friend who is looking to buy a bike in Osaka but he’s looking for a bigger than average bike. Most shops sell bikes up to 26″ which is a little too small for him. He would also prefer a traditional man’s bike rather than the unisex type on sale here. Anyone have [...]

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One of my favourite areas to buy electronics or computer gear is Denden Town in Namba. Here you can find a wide range of electronics and computer brands. Prices are among the cheapest you can find without ordering online and a lot of the smaller shops are open to offering small discounts. The larger retailers [...]

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I just read the sad news that Yu-chan, the female whale shark, died on Sunday. Yu-chan was one of the main attractions of the Kaiyukan, the aquarium here in Osaka. Most kids and adults alike are amazed at the size and grace of the whale sharks. Kai-kun, a male whale shark, can be seen at [...]

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If you’re looking for a little something different in cuisine and you like gyoza you’ll love the mini-theme park style of the Namco Gyoza Stadium. There are 9 different stalls or resturants selling different gyoza styles from all over Japan. The whole area is styled in a 1940-50s Japan with common shared seating so that [...]

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I hope everyone is enjoying their Golden Week holidays. There’s going to be an Information Service Day on Sunday 13th May 2007 held at the Osaka International House from 11am to 5pm Free counseling and advice will be offered on the following subjects: legal issues, human rights, immigration, employment, careers, health insurance, national pension, everyday [...]

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