North Gate Building — Local services in Osaka

Really cool station here, I liked the looks of it and it seemed pretty bustling, I liked the business and atmosphere of this station. Although I will say me being a noob to Japan didn’t help, I found the train system to be a bit more challenging to navigate. I mean I get that it’s very extensive but me being familiar with Bangkok’s BTS system and then coming to Japan it was like 😯 wait a second…I had to gather my bearings. I remember that I had to get on a train but also had to pay attention to which car I was getting into because midway to the airport where I was going, the train separated and went separate ways. That was something new to me but I managed and got to my flight on time. I would like to come back here and explore more...

This is Osaka Station, a symbol of Osaka, the central hub of the world.

Inside the building, you'll find bookstores, restaurants, and even a Starbucks. What I personally rate highly is the fact that there are spacious rest areas scattered throughout both the lower and upper floors. There are plenty of benches, and the views are great, making it a very comfortable place to relax.

I felt that this place can serve various purposes, whether it's dropping by with no specific plans, hanging out with friends or family, or using it as a meeting spot. It’s...

One of the curious observation about Japan this time round, is the quasi ubiquity of ice cream shops and the temperature of the ice creams. I almost got the impression that Japanese loves ice cream a lot. I don't see as ice cream shops in london. Their ice cream is not too cold. It is at the right temperature for consumption... I see this from tokyo to Osaka. They are Not too sweet as well. No wonder I hardly see any fat people...