The strangest breakfast I've ever had...
Photo by Lauren Ferguson
Namba Parks
Our fifth day started off by meeting in the lobby of our hotel. We then were split up into two teams and were given the challenge to find a restaurant serving traditional Japanese breakfast. We documented our breakfasts that ranged from flavored noodles and rice with pork to raw eggs. After we went to our meeting place Takashamya department store. There we watched the daily opening of the store at 10 a.m. on the dot. Opening of this department store is not just like any department store opening in the U.S. We observed staff make sure all merchandise looked perfectly presented and opened all the doors in an orderly fashion. As we walked through out the store all staff members bowed and greeted us in japanese. We went straight to the home goods section and observed all the traditional cooking ware. Not only did the department store have high name brands but also local artists have stations selling hand made goods. We all bought something that interested us and store merchants wrapped it for us.
After Takashamya we went to a local shopping district that sold cooking items at a very reasonable price. This area is where many local restaurants buy their utensils, plates, cups bowls and cooking ware. The Day of shopping continued even through lunch where we went to a local market and bought the food of our liking and got it to go. We took our lunch to Namba parks. Namba Parks is a public facility integrated with nature. This Spot was a great Example and great Inspiration for combining design and nature. After lunch it was back to the Hotel for a rest period.
:p cat in front of the sashimi place K.N.
We met back up for dinner around six o' clock. Our dinner consisted of sashimi, fish, prawn, squid, baby eel and other sea creatures which were all extremely freah. The dinner was very unique due to the fact that the waiter brougt around a large arrangement of uncooked fish for us to choose from. Also, a wasabi grinder was placed on the table for our use. The beautiful arrangement of the food was also something special to look at. After our satisfying dinner it was off to Umeda Sky building. Umeda sky building is known for Its bridge connection two structures together. Also, it is great spot to view of all of Osaka. After Umeda it was time to return home. We splurged for a cab and made it home in great timing.
-Written by Lauren & Raakhi
