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Japan 2017

Japan 2017

We returned to Japan in 2017 and visited Tokyo, then headed down south to Okayama and Hiroshima, returning via Osaka and Kyoto.

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Day 6: Canon Digital House

Day 6: Canon Digital House

Japan 2017
Japan
Canon Digital House
27 March 2017 at 1:00 pm

I found the Canon showroom off Osaka Garden city.

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Day 6: Herbis and Sony Centre

Day 6: Herbis and Sony Centre

Japan 2017
Japan
Herbis
27 March 2017 at 2:00 pm

We travelled from Hiroshima to Osaka and arrived around 3pm. We checked into the Ritz Carlton and spent the afternoon exploring the area.

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Day 6: Osaka

Day 6: Osaka

Japan 2017
Japan
Osaka
27 March 2017 at 4:00 pm

Searching for dinner around Umeda

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Day 6: Ritz-Carlton Osaka

Day 6: Ritz-Carlton Osaka

Japan 2017
Japan
Ritz-Carlton Osaka
27 March 2017 at 12:00 pm

We travelled from Hiroshima to Osaka and arrived around 3pm. We checked into the Ritz Carlton and spent the afternoon exploring the area.

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Day 7: Journey to USJ

Day 7: Journey to USJ

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 9:00 am

Today we visited Universal Studios Japan (or USJ as its more popularly known as). We are excited to see the new Harry Potter attractions!

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Day 6: Osaka Dinner

Day 6: Osaka Dinner

Japan 2017
Japan
Osaka
28 March 2017 at 6:00 pm

Eating pasta at Umeda

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Day 7: USJ - Harry Potter

Day 7: USJ - Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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Day 7: USJ - Hello Kitty

Day 7: USJ - Hello Kitty

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 1:00 pm

A superbly fashionable zone enchanting all females - from young girls to mature women.

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Day 7: USJ - Afternoon Parade

Day 7: USJ - Afternoon Parade

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 4:00 pm

After Hogwarts we are just in time for the afternoon parade.

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Day 7: USJ - Rest of the Park

Day 7: USJ - Rest of the Park

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 3:00 pm

Universal Studios Japan currently has eight sections - Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Amity Village, Universal Wonderland and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

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Day 7: USJ - Snoopy Studio

Day 7: USJ - Snoopy Studio

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 12:00 pm

The Snoopy Studio had a variety of cute mini attractions and lots of opportunities to pose for photos.

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Day 7: USJ - Wonderland

Day 7: USJ - Wonderland

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 11:00 am

Universal Wonderland is a section aimed at children and families.

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Day 7: Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

Day 7: Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

Japan 2017
Japan
USJ
28 March 2017 at 10:00 am

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia.

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Day 8: Journey to Kyoto

Day 8: Journey to Kyoto

Japan 2017
Japan
Shin Osaka Station
29 March 2017 at 7:00 am

Today we are going to Kyoto and we decided to take the Shinkansen there.

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Japan 2018

Japan 2018

Japan 2018
Japan
Japan
16 March 2018 at 7:00 am

We returned to Japan in 5-15 March 2018, and started from Osaka, then south to Kyushu visiting Nagasaki, ending with a day trip to Himeji.

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Day 1: Osaka (Dotonbori)

Day 1: Osaka (Dotonbori)

Japan 2018
Japan
Dotonbori
6 March 2018 at 4:00 pm

The Dotonbori (道頓堀) area is a popular nightlife and entertainment area with an eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards.

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Day 1: Osaka (LEGO Piece of Peace Exhibition)

Day 1: Osaka (LEGO Piece of Peace Exhibition)

Japan 2018
Japan
LEGO Exhibition
6 March 2018 at 12:00 pm

We attended the LEGO Piece of Peace World Heritage Exhibition at Daimaru. It showcases LEGO models of World Heritage sites and buildings.

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Day 1: Osaka (Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi)

Day 1: Osaka (Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi)

Japan 2018
Japan
Shinsaibashi
6 March 2018 at 10:00 am

Day 1 in Osaka. We walked around the Shinsaibashi area, starting from Midosuji towards Amerikamura, then Europe-dori and the shopping street.

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Day 2: Osaka (Namba Parks)

Day 2: Osaka (Namba Parks)

Japan 2018
Japan
Namba Parks
7 March 2018 at 4:00 pm

We visited Namba City, next to Namba Station, and then walked to Namba Parks, another huge shopping centre with an interesting architecture.

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Day 2: Osaka (Namba Walk)

Day 2: Osaka (Namba Walk)

Japan 2018
Japan
Namba Walk
7 March 2018 at 11:00 am

Namba Walk is an underground mall that looks like it has seen better days. They have a Hello Kitty spring promotion so we took photos.

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Day 3: Osaka to Nagasaki

Day 3: Osaka to Nagasaki

Japan 2018
Japan
Richmond Hotel
8 March 2018 at 4:00 pm

Today is a rainy day, which is perfect for travelling from Osaka to Nagasaki. We arrived at 3pm and checked in to the Richmond Hotel.

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Day 8: Huis Ten Bosch to Osaka

Day 8: Huis Ten Bosch to Osaka

Japan 2018
Japan
Huis Ten Bosch station
13 March 2018 at 10:00 am

We are travelling from Huis Ten Bosch to Osaka. We checked out of the hotel, made our way back to the Huis Ten Bosch station.

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Day 8: Osaka at Night (Umeda Sky Building)

Day 8: Osaka at Night (Umeda Sky Building)

Japan 2018
Japan
Umeda Sky Building
13 March 2018 at 8:00 pm

We visited the Umeda Sky Building for dinner, and then afterwards go to the rooftop to experience cityscapes of Osaka at Night.

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Day 9: Himeji (Cafe de Miki)

Day 9: Himeji (Cafe de Miki)

Japan 2018
Japan
Cafe de Miki
14 March 2018 at 4:00 pm

On our return back to the station, we couldn't resist stopping by at a Hello Kitty themed cafe called Cafe de Miki.

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Day 9: Himeji Castle (姫路城)

Day 9: Himeji Castle (姫路城)

Japan 2018
Japan
Himeji castle
14 March 2018 at 12:00 pm

Himeji Castle (姫路城) is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was fully restored in 2015.

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Day 9: Himeji (Koko-en 好古園)

Day 9: Himeji (Koko-en 好古園)

Japan 2018
Japan
Kokoen
14 March 2018 at 3:00 pm

Koko-en (好古園) is a Japanese garden next to Himeji Castle. It was constructed in 1992 at the site of the lord's west residence.

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Day 9: Himeji (Otemaedori)

Day 9: Himeji (Otemaedori)

Japan 2018
Japan
Otemaedori
14 March 2018 at 9:00 am

Himeji is the second largest city in Hyogo and is famous for Himeji Castle and Kokoen garden. There are many statues on Otemaedori.

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Day 9: Osaka (Umeda)

Day 9: Osaka (Umeda)

Japan 2018
Japan
Umeda
14 March 2018 at 6:00 pm

On our last night in Japan, we visited the Umeda area for a quick dinner.

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Day 10: Osaka (Last Day)

Day 10: Osaka (Last Day)

Japan 2018
Japan
Osaka Station City
15 March 2018 at 12:00 pm

On our last day in Osaka, we wandered around the block from the hotel and ended up in Osaka Station City, a large shopping mall.

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