It has come to my attention and great disappointment the number of complete “a”holes that have converged on our fair city…
truly saddening.

i myself (who also may be considered an “a”hole by some), who has resided in Osaka long before most and probably still around after most have moved on (to “A”holeville), have learned that it is just something one must learn to “soar above”.

that’s not to say that i too don’t get riled at the gall of some fellow foreigner actions, but that the art of “grinning & baring it” , i have honed into an art form.
in the end, “biting your tongue” will ultimately put you on top.
as difficult as that truly is…

the fact of the matter is, Manic “A”hole Syndrome is a disease - born of insecurity, low self-esteem, laziness, poor upbringing and other mental diffencencies, and should be regarded as such.
these individuals are “special” (possibly rode the “little bus” to school.

the good news is: this disease is both treatable and in “some cases” actually curable.

CURE / TREATMENT: a) firm talking to
b) thorough ass-kicking
c) several thorough ass-kickings

* try to avoid options b & c - no matter how attractive they may seem.

so, let’s us (normal productive members of civilized society) continue “not” to fall to the constant onslaught of invitations from “a”holes to play on their field, yet be considerate, compassionate and forgiving - for they do not know what it is they do. doing this will ensure that you get into “that big fluffy place in the sky” - or in the very least the “a”holes go whereever it is that they go after they are ultimately beaten to a pulp and/or just fizzle out. (more…)

Osaka is the second biggest city in Japan, and it was once the commercial capital of Japan. Osaka Castle is one of Japan’s most famous castles. It was built in 1583 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Toyotomi continued to extend and expand the castle, making it more and more formidable to attackers.

But later, Hideyori was attacked by Tokugawa, one of the three most famous generals in ancient Japan. Osaka Castle was burnt in the war, and later reconstructed by Tokugawa Hidetada. The walls built in the 1620s still stand today, and are made out of interlocked granite boulders with no mortar. They are held together solely by each other. It’s amazing! Many of the stones were brought from different places by different subordinate of the general, and each stone had a special sign.

The biggest stone was placed into the wall opposite to the entrance of the castle and I took a picture there. We went to Osaka Castle in early morning, and there were some people doing exercise nearby. A person wore a mask. I was curious about that and asked the guide. He told me it was because the person had a cold. I didn’t know what to say, but I began to feel the Japanese spirits. There is something we should learn from them. (more…)

Doctor fish, scientific name Garra rufa, is a freshwater fish in carp family,
used for dermatological treatment in Germany and Turkey. Quick stimulation when
they are pecking at human keratin is very pleasing and popular. Only a handful
places offer Doctor fish therapy in Japan yet. Don’t miss this experience.

It was really a wonderful experience of my 30 days study in Osaka University. I want to extend my sincerely thanks to Professor Imoto and Osaka University for give me such a great chance!

Professor Imoto is very kind to me. Although he is busy everyday, he takes care of me carefully on both life and study. On the first day we met, he took me to the cafeteria for lunch and we had a nice talk with each other. Several days later he holds a welcome party for me. I am so grateful! Porf. Imoto’s Lab is very famous around the word for its fruitful research on the field of quantum information Processing. It is my great honor to visit this distinguished lab. During my stay, Prof. Imoto introduced himself and the lab to me in detail, we also communicated with each other on the study of quantum information processing. (more…)

Day 1 Singapore-Osaka

Day 2 Arrive-Osaka-Kobe City Tour

Upon arrival, proceed to Kobe City tour, you will be taking the Cable car ride to Mt Rokko/Akashi Kaikyo/Ohashi Bridge/Sake Brewery/Kitano Foreigners’Residence(Weathercock House, Moegi House), Kobe Port Tower(Photo Stop)/Mosaic Garden Shopping/Nankin-Machi.
Overnight in Osaka Cross Hotel.

Day 3 Osaka City Tour

Breakfast in the hotel, today we proceed to visit the Tempozan Market where you can find merchandise from all over the world. Next, visit the famous world’s largest Sea aquarium the Kaiyukan sea aquarium. After which proceed back to Osaka visit the famous Osaka castle and then we proceed to the Osaka’s most famous Shinsiabashi shopping arcade for shopping.
Overnight in Osaka Cross Hotel.

Day 4 Osaka Universal Studios

After breakfast, Next visit the Osaka Castle Park for photo stop, the symbol of Osaka city. Next to Universal Studios Japan, 1 passport ticket is provided.
Overnight in Osaka Cross Hotel. (more…)