Dinner at Kashiwaya Senriyama Osaka

Posted on May 6, 2024May 7, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Dinner, Food, IRL, Japan, Michelin, Osaka, Skewers, Spring, Tea

Had the pleasure to enjoy this feast, and with a relatively last-minute reservation too. At 3 Michelin stars (plus a Green Star for sustainability), the 2-3 hour dinner is something to carve out your itinerary for. Each course has its purpose explained in detail (the Hassun was definitely the most memorable for its reinterpretation of a springtime flower viewing picnic), and everything is enjoyable both on the eyes and in the mouth.

Pocket Concierge has been a huge help in securing bookings. Used them previously and thoroughly recommend them.

Tsutenkaku Tower

Posted on April 29, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged IRL, Japan, Tower, Osaka, Nightlife

During my visits to Osaka, I seem to be always be drawn to this place around sunset, probably because of its proximity to Nipponbashi and Denden Town (the Akihabara of Osaka). Finally took the journey up the tower to take in the views. Pay a little extra, and you get to take a slide down the bottom-third of the tower!

Super Nintendo World

Posted on April 22, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Bowser, Game, IRL, Japan, Mario, Osaka, Park, Toad, Universal

Entering through the green pipe tunnel, it felt like the color saturation had been turned up once you properly enter the park. It’s not just for looks too, you can interact physically with the park and gather coins from doing things like punching lucky blocks to playing the various minigames. Mario fan or not, I recommend setting aside 3-4 hours here to explore the area. It’s definitely going to take up most of your day at USJ, so probably get a 2-day pass if you also want to go to all the other parts of the park (e.g. the Harry Potter world).