Namba by Night

An overnight stay gave us a chance to explore Osaka by night. We took a tram to the Namba District, which is also called the Minami District.

Whatever you choose to call it, we felt a distinctly Times Square vibe as we strolled by the river bathed in a neon glow.

See that photo that looks like sushi? The meat is actually Osaka beef. One of the criterion for it is to have 25% marbling.

Many crew members stayed out ‘til the wee hours, but we made it back to the ship before midnight.

Despite the late hour and big crowds, we felt quite safe strolling the streets of Osaka. At one point, I saw dozens of bikes parked outside the pedestrian area. None of them were locked!Baca selengkapnya