Apparently we have been very lucky as other flights the dry before were cancelled due to the lingering typhoon recently.
Only an overnight here but a must is the Osaka castle and to try the best octopus balls in Japan, so we were told as nothing else to compare to.
For centuries, Osaka was Japan's cultural and commercial gateway to Asia - the point of entry both for trade goods and, most importantly, cultural influences that shaped Japanese society. From tea to Zen, from art to science and philosophy, Osaka was Japan's contact with the great East Asian cultures that flourished in China and Korea. The city reached its zenith in the late 16th century, when the great feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi made Osaka his capital. Toyotomi was master of Japan, and an immense administrative and commercial center rapidly developed around Osaka Castle. After Toyotomi's death, the nation's seat of power shifted from Osaka to a sleepy little fishing village called Edo - modern Tokyo. While overshadowed by Tokyo, Osaka remains Japan's second largest city and a vital commercial center. Read more
JapanŌsaka Heiya34°39’55” N 135°29’53” E
JapanŌsaka Heiya34°39’55” N 135°29’53” E