Traditionally known as the "Visa Run," many a teacher in Korea head over to the Korean Consulate in Osaka on a daily basis. These individuals often flock together in what is known as the "herd."
My "herd" turned out to be just one woman from Ottawa, but we ended up having a pretty good time. After the official business at the consulate (read, take pictures of the squatter), Christina and I found our hotel and then went out and started shopping. There is a giant covered market that runs for blocks upon blocks. The stores to note were definitely the underwear stores, man are they experimental (yet cute) in Japan! That and everyone is beautiful, especially those girls dressed in lolita fashion.
One of the department stores has this huge ferris wheel on it, really cool. Christina and I could see the whole Namba area from this weird pea pod.
We also managed to have a look at the Osaka Castle before heading out. The castle was gorgeous, and I loved the old Japanese architecture. It also made me realize I've been spending too much time in cities lately. Next trip is definitely to somewhere with trees...
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