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Osaka

2 essays from our time in Osaka, in the order we wrote them.

Apr 2012 · 4 min read

Small Town Osaka Japan

We waited until the last minute to book our hotel in Japan during the cherry blossom season, which isn't a good idea if you want to have your pick of hotels near the action. Fortunately, we didn't want to be in the city anyway. We wanted to see what living in the Japanese countryside was like. And…

May 2012 · 3 min read

Wrapping up Japan

We've thoroughly enjoyed our time in Japan. It's now Emily's favorite country. Jen wants to live here, at least during the warm months. And we all love the food, the nature, the feeling of safety, and the interesting cultural aspects that make Japan unique. Despite the high cost, it's pretty safe…

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