Osaka .. A second time around .. Part1

Dotonbori is the best place to stay for us--- in Osaka.. Where everything you need is just within the area☺️

For this trip, we chose to stay in a Japanese Apartment to get a feel of the local life

The apartment albeit small has every thing you need including a bath tub and a separate toilet which has a toto automated bowl😊 and heated seats

Feeling local

Bicycle is very useful and convenient when you try to explore the area.

Our first meal in Osaka is at 10pm in Sukiya.. A Japanese food chain that is delicious and good value for money

So happy that our apartment has a lot of vending machines which I truly enjoy

The Osaka Crew -- ready to conquer the day..

But first.. Let me drop by my go-to Lawsons ( a convenience store in Japan like Family Mart and 7-11) where you can practically buy anythingrom your meals, cakes, bread, toiletries etc. You can have your food warmed in their microwave oven. We also bought out USJ tickets here.

So thankful to God for bringing my family here again..

Honestly I didn't quite get this weird looking backdrop but was fascinated that its eyes were moving and my son and his cousins Wil and Nathan were elated to see it

Spidy Gang

Because I choose HAPPINESS

Oh Harry Potter.. The long queu, and everything else in between

Easy with the Butterbeer

The endless lines... timed entry plus 3hours for the ride :p

Tired...

I gave up.. :P

But we LOVE HARRY POTTER

At 4pm .. Time to explore The Jaws and other attractions 

1HOUR waiting for this ride :p

Osaka pa more?! is what I can say to this exhausted group.. 

My piece of advice : PLEASE GET AN EXPRESS PASS TO USJ

Time to ride the subway back to Dotonbori

Tired and hungry We Need and Want some serious RAMEN!!!!

Seriously Hungry :p

And Dotobori eats...

Why not some Turkish Ice Cream?!

Takoyaki to share ..

This war really unintentional..surprised to see my hubby's reaction and the signboard :p

Takoyaki ALWAYS A MUST

GYOZA of course

Pablo... to die for Cheese Tart

I say goodnight Osaka with my midnight snack treats..Alright! I must admit that on family vacations -- I binge eat-- seriously:)