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The travel diaries: Japanese Impressions part 7

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Photo journal of a day spent in Nara. M

The travel diaries: Japanese Impressions part 6

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Osaka. Our last "base camp" before heading back to Tokyo. Street art, neons, western signs everywhere, colour... Osaka was full of life. Not my favourite place in Japan, but definitely interesting. Dumbledore got the best pictures during the trip, lucky man! Also, the Osaka Castle is definitely worth the visit. Conveyor belt sushi was such a fun experience. Don't be fooled by the low prices per plate, we ended up paying almost as much as we'd pay here in Lisbon. Sushi is not cheap, what makes the difference is the quality of the fish, how fresh it is, even if you're going for cheaper establishments (by japanese standards). This day was actually the eve of my birthday, so we took a walk around the Dotonbori area. Drinking at Bar Freedom . Found on our LP guide, it's a great place to hang out. Beware though, it's quite small and you should arrive early. Amerika-mura. Murals, a Sta