Osaka...

This was our 2nd trip to Osaka. When we planned our Japan holiday, we were not sure whether we should spent a night in Osaka or Kyoto as both cities are only 20-30 minutes away by train. At the end, we decided we spent 2 nights in both cities and I was so glad that we made great decision. Both cities shows their unique and originality.

We stayed around Dotonbori area on our Osaka trip. We love love love this area, they are so alive especially at night, popular shopping complex and entertainment district. Again, as Osaka is famous for great food lover destination, we mostly took the food pictures. Enjoy...

Bim Bim Bap.. Oishi!

Ramen Stall... 

Vending Machine to buy ramen.. 

Ramen stall around Namba

Hubby enjoyed jumbo size of Noodle Soup at night

Interesting kind of Takoyaki...

Chocolate window display celebrating Valentine's day.. 

Spoil your love ones with chocolate box on valentine's day.. 

Or maybe spoiling your love ones with bags and chocolate on Valentine's day?

These cakes are so adorable.. Lady bug cake cost about 2625 yen (approximately AUD$32) and the chess cake cost about 2940 (approximately AUD $35). I want those for my upcoming birthday cake..

Japanese snacks.. Oh my goodness... I love this store, wish that I can buy and bring every single things home..

Sweet Post Office on Namba Walk, yes they are edible! Apprentice chef from Daicho Cooking School made this amazing and beautiful creation.

The next day we came back, They were done and dusted. Oh my.. I really adored them.. 

Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo..

 

Love Tokyo to the max...  Words can not describe how I and my husband admired the city to every bits.  If you are crazy with Japanese toys, anime, manga like my husband, Akihabara in Tokyo is the place to go and if you are mad with yummy interesting Japanese food, fashion and cute japanese good, then say no more.. Tokyo is the answer..

I just realized that we mostly took food picture while we were in Tokyo, so let me take you to amazing Japanese food journey..

The famous Ramen with extra pork on the side

Another kind of Ramen..

Sashimi Salad.. I am not  a big fan of Salad but this Sashimi salad is really yummy.. Oishi

Grilled Fish.. 

The beautiful multi color macaron and limited edition of valentine macaron.  Aren't this so beautiful?

If you are in Tokyo, make sure to visit Akihabara (major shopping area for electronic, computer, anime and otaku goods) and the famous Maid Cafe where you can experience the waitress dressed in a maid costumes, acts as servants and treat customers as a master. It's not very often they allow to take picture in Maid Cafe but this Ichiban Maid Cafe only allow you to take food picture only. 

Chocolate Ice cream Sundae at Maid Cafe. Isn't this really cute? 

If you are banana lover, make a pitt stop at Tokyo Banana. They are very very very delicious. You can always find Tokyo banana in major station in Tokyo or in the airport for last minute craving.

Bites of Tokyo Banana.. I am craving for one now..

Bento to go. They are available in every major JR station.

I have huge crush on daifuku (glutinous rice cake stuffed with sweet filling)

This below dessert dish may look a bit different but I tell you this Sesame Jelly is unbelievably irresistible. 

Memoirs of Hiroshima

A-Bomb-Dome at Hiroshima Memorial Park. Pictures always speaks thousand of words, isn't it?. This image always gives me goose bumps everytime I take a glance at it. 

Lovely Ladies selling the famous Hiroshima Oyster.. It was really yummy....

I ate lots and lots of yummy food in Japan.. I can't remember the name of this dish, All I can remember is the oyster on the top of fried egg, drizzle with Japanese mayonnaise and BBQ sauce.. I can tell you this was really delicious.. Oishi!

Yes... I ate and ate and ate during holiday.. I'll worry about the weight later..

At the shops, selling Hiroshima finest sweets called "Moniji Manju". They have lots of different flavour, such as green tea, lotus. red bean, cheese, chocolate and more. We had bit lost in translation in this shop when choosing the flavour, the old lady was very lovely and very helpful as well. Looks like the shop has been operated by the same families for generations. 

Inspiring Takayama...

Takayama is one of oldest city in Japan, beautifully preserved, which also has similar ambience to Kyoto. 
Another City, Another adventure.. Let me take you there... 


Old Private Houses, Isn't this such a beautiful street? A few old private homes in the old town have been converted into museum and are accessible to the public. 



Traditional Japanese House, Hida No Sato (Hida Folk Village), where I can get to see inside the thatched roof houses, which shifted from Shirakawago. The view in this are is just unbelievably mesmerizing during snow season. The shape of this traditional house itself reminds me of Ginger bread house. 



Inside the thatched roof houses in Hida No Sato (Hida Folks Village)



I was waiting for the snow to come.. 



The main bridge in Takayama



Ouan Hotel Lobby, where we stayed. Amazing hotel with private onsen (private Japanese Hot Bath)



Shoe Locker at Ouan Hotel, where we stayed. We are not allowed to wear shoes in the room.



Our room in Ouan Hotel, Takayama. We get complimentary room on the top floor. 



Complimentary gift from Ouan Hotel when we checked in. They thought we just got married recently. Well, yes it is almost 4 years ago...:) 



Private Onsen (Japanese Hot Bath)on the top floor. This was our most favorite place at night in Takayama. After tired from walking all day, this felt so rewarding. 



Japanese Breakfast at Ouan Hotel. 



View from our Hotel room.. Isn't this amazing?? 



Lady selling Taiyaki (Japanese Fish Shaped Cake) around Old Private Houses area. The most common filling is red bean paste, which made from sweetened azuki bean. They are selling lots of different flavour in this stall such as chocolate, cheese, chocolate chips, taro.



Potato Balls for entree at Origin restaurant, close to Ohan hotel and the main train station in Takayama city.



The famous Hida Beef & Hida Pork, Origin Restaurant



Delicious Noodle Dish


Sweet Potato Ice Cream.. Oh my god.. I am craving for one while writing for this post. This was so delicious.. Oishi!