Osaka, Japan: Osaka by Night

After seeing Osaka by day, it's time to admire it at night

To make the best use of the Osaka day pass, it's time to hop on the Hep 5 Ferris wheel.

The bright red Ferris wheel, 75 meters in diameter, is an eye-catching feature of HEP FIVE. Commanding sweeping views of famous spots in the Kansai area from its highest point 106 meters above the ground, the Ferris wheel lets you enjoy a leisurely trip in the air. All 52 cars are fully air-conditioned, guaranteeing a comfortable and pleasurable time.

And hang out around the mall after that.

Tapioca Drink aka Bubble Tea

Crepe

Around the city

More pictures are available on my Flickr (simply click any photo).

HEP Five Wheel

Cost: free to 500 yen

Access: Umeda Station, Higashi-Umeda Station, JR Osaka Station

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• Using Osaka 2-day Unlimited Pass
• Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 1 2 3
• Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel and Cruise Ship Santa Maria
• Osaka Castle
• Hep 5 Ferris Wheel
• Natural Hot Spring Naniwa no Yu

Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo After Dark

As with any other cosmopolitan city, Tokyo is literally bustling with life around the clock. After dark, head to Shibuya for some people-watching or Roppongi for a touch of class.

Prepare to brave the insane crowd at The Great Shibuya Crossing - I stand in awe at how fast the crowd can gather and disperse

Starbucks offers a brief respite from the hustle.

Don't forget to say Hi to Hachiko of 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' fame. He is now a designated meeting spot.

And while the night is still young, escape to the bright lights of Roppongi.

Spot Tokyo Tower in the distance?

Roppongi is a very classy (and romantic) district, dolled up with the Christmas lights.

I had a 'nut-cracking' good winter in Tokyo, and I hope you did, too, wherever you were.

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• Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
• Shinjukugyeon National Garden 2
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
• Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
• Yoyogi Park
• Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
• Roppongi