Small temple

Sunday - Umeda and surprises

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October 9th 2016
Today is Sunday, and as I woke up early yesterday, I allowed myself to sleep until 12 😊 After a short breakfast and shower, I decided that I wanted to explore another area of Osaka, Umeda. Umeda is the 2nd city center of Osaka and it is where the main train station is located. It is full of shopping malls and big fashion streets but as well some small street with restaurants and small shop ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more