Osaka after dark

Where to dine in ancient city of Osaka where gourmet resturants are everywhere can be a challenging decision. I was treat to a delectable Japanese meal. The flavour is quite unique and we have a good mix of fried chicken, bbq chicken, salad, beef soup, grilled beef rare with one beer and a glass of red wine. I was tired and sleepy after dinner but had to work. So I decided to kill two birds with one stone - walk for exercise and get a Starbuck coffee. Actually, three birds! as I explore all every bookstore around the station.

I like this place. There are more than 5 bookstores. The stores are huge but filled with only Japanese books. Most have a small section for English books. The books are quite similar. Most carry Sherlock Holmes and other classics. The large bookstores carry abridged classics that have graduated levels for readers at different English proficiency. Another observation is the classical titles are different from those commonly available in Singapore bookstores. Han Christian Anderson Fairy Tales is one that our local bookstores do not carry in the low price version.

Other observations about Osaka. There are more pretty girls in Osaka than Tokyo. The buildings are dark at night. This is may be the reason why Japan has lowest consumption of energy in a developed country. To Osaka, With Love.