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Osaka

Now our trip really begins! We head down to Osaka to meet up with Eric's old friends Toshiko and Hide and their families. Both families graciously toured us around Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji.

We're here! The Japanese-style room in the New Hankyu Hotel. Tea? Futon closet. Our view. Bathroom Another fancy toilet! Grapes for $42.04?? Cantaloupe for $115.30!! I want that Snoopy! Diane in Umeda. Are those corn flakes on my salad? The Osaka Gang Diane, Eric, Hide Okonomiyaki! It's like a cabbage and egg pizza. The menu at Bikkuri Donkey (Surprise Donkey). Mabo Beef Steak. Spaghetti Beef Steak. Saiuri says, "Itadakimasu!" The kids booth. Let's trash the place! Happy Face! Sukiyaki Yummy! Oishi, nee?