hook up the next night with our friend James, he's here from toronto teaching english. MUCH beer follows for the two boys (at three different bars!), some vegan mexican food and a walk around Dotombori. really nice night, really nice conversation.
late start the next day, we venture to den den town in the early evening, electronics area kind of Yonge street style (toronto reference). wander to Shinsaibashi in search of a macrobiotic restaurant (Maman Terrace), and actually find it! great food, vegan dessert, and a health food store.
a trip to nearby Nara, Basara festival. colourfully costumed groups dancing through the city street. dinner again with James, quiet little indian restaurant, bit skeptical at first, but really good food. the next few days, return visits to Koujiya and Maman Terrace, lazy wandering through the city streets, chatting with staff and guests at the J-Hoppers, lots of photos.
a visit to the National Museum of Art to check out it's architecture, and to the sci-fi looking Floating Garden Obersvatory that night. an outdoor glass elevator high above the city, THEN outdoor glass encased escalators to the open air observation decks! a spectacular view of the city on a really beautiful night. a greater sense of what a sprawling metropolis this is. then a lovely visit from Reina, who came from kyoto after work to join us for dinner. our time spent here, laying low, posting the blog, evening outings, good food.
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