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Japan Trip is Set!

I bought my tickets for my Autumn Japan trip.
I haven't gone to Japan in Autumn for a while...
The last time I went was in 2005 for my grandparents' deaths.
My grandmother was hospitalized, and we thought she would go first, but then my grandfather had a stroke and died.

So when we went for the 49 days ceremony for my grandfather, my grandmother died the next day.

Anyway, I'm going for Tokyo Game Show, but I will also stop by Niigata to give my respect to my grandparents.
I am actually going to be able to go to Niigata on the anniversary of my grandfather's death. (Called "meinichi" in Japanese).

Then I'm going to Osaka to stay with my best friend.
But first we're going to meet up in Nagoya to eat kishimen (flat noodles) and uirou (sweet mochi) and other Nagoya goodies.

Then I'll stay in Osaka while visiting Hiroshima and Kyoto.
After my rail pass expires (I'm getting one for a week), I'll hang out in Osaka for about a week before returning to Los Angeles.

I emailed the Osaka expert, Ed from MangaCast, for recommendations where to eat.
Mmmm.
He gave me a few (with more coming).
I am soooo looking forward to the great food!
If anyone else has recommendations on specific stores, please email or comment!

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That's so sad to hear that the last time you went you lost both your grandparents. So I'm very sorry to hear about that, even if it did happen 2 years ago. I lost my boyfriend's father who was practically a father to me too 2 years ago as well, so I can understand your loss. But its good that you will be able to go pay your respects to them.

You're going to the Tokyo Game Show, so lucky :) I'm sure you'll have a ton of fun and not to mention you'll eat a lot of good food too [make sure to take pictures like you usually do :D]

Flat Noodles... sounds so delicious :3

2007/08/27(月) 11:08:52 |
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Well, at least I got to go to my grandmother's funeral, although it was really cold at times.

I heard TGS isn't as grand as it used to be, but yes, I think it'd still be fun.
Hopefully I'll have a better camera this time around. :D

2007/08/27(月) 11:56:35 |
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Osaka! Great! I used to live between Osaka and Kobe . . . perfect spot! There is so much great shopping in Umeda and especially Shinsaibashi (Ame-Mura!) A great place for pictures, too!