"Osaka VT Meeting on 12 April 2003!" Osaka Travelogue by AyurinHiro

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Group photo in front of the Osaka Castle

We walk around the Osaka Castle.
Two ladies from Japan, Tom and Gonnie(tompt) from Netherland, Me(AyurinHiro) living in Osaka, Sonia(heywinks) from Boston(now living in Himeji)

Cherry Blossoms Viewing under flower tunnel

Cherry Blossoms Viewing

We enjoyed a lot of lovely blossoms!
From left to right... Me(AyurinHiro), Gonnie + Tom(tompt) from Netherland!

Tunnel of cherry trees

Tom(tompt) under the tunnel of cherry trees

Japanese traditional festival

Japanese festival

Gonnie(tompt) in front of a stall.
Golden fish catching is a traditional game for Japanese festival. A lot of children enjoy catching them,some children just release them and others bring them to home and raise them.

Cherry blossoms viewing

Gonnie(tompt)

River cruise

Then we got on a boat...river cruise to Osaka castle

Japanese Restaurant

Japanese restaurant

Dinner at a casual Japanese restaurant!
From left to right... Tom + Gonnie(tompt) from Netherland ,Sonia(heywinks) from Boston(now living in Himeji)

Osaka VT Meeting on 12 April 2003! - Osaka

Page Updated Jun 12, 2004
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Faiza-Ifrah May 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM Report Abuse

Osaka seems to have great downtown and offices. is this feeling correct? do you have any national park near Osaka? would you know where can i find tips on Japanese national parks?
Aidy_p Jun 22, 2008 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

Osaka looks like a lovely place to visit. Would really love to visit. Is Aug or Dec a good time to travel.
Marisola Mar 16, 2008 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

Wow! I would love to come to Osaka one day! How about you coming to Chicago?
staindesign Nov 8, 2006 at 8:28 AM Report Abuse

Hello Ayuri and Hiroyuki! I really enjoyed your pages, I have a great friend from College that is from Osaka, she is always telling me to go to visit now that we have graduated. Thanks for a virtual tour! ~Abi
Janebellinoz Sep 20, 2006 at 5:26 AM Report Abuse

Konnichiwa! I like your pages on Osaka. The cherry blossom looks gorgeous. I hope to be in Osaka next year in April so I hope I will get to see them.
ChristinaNest Jul 29, 2006 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

Osaka castle looks beautiful! I hope to visit your country one day! BTw there are some cherry trees in Sofia, gift from the Japanes government, we see them blossom every spring:) greetings from Bulgaria
kyoub Jun 3, 2006 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

Someday I must get away from the airport and see Osaka. What a lovely view you have at lunchtime.
blue-monkey May 23, 2006 at 3:02 PM Report Abuse

Osaka is nice city, good food
livi4 Feb 23, 2006 at 7:35 PM Report Abuse

I was in Granvia Hotel, never knew about that view-roof. Too bad.
catchan Feb 22, 2006 at 9:31 PM Report Abuse

Hi Ayuri-san! Great Osaka page you have here. You're really lucky to be working near the castle. I love that place!