BeedyG

Hi - as you might have noticed Im in Japan!
Havent quite worked out the japanese keyboard, every time i try and do a bit of punctuation it all goes a bit wrong!
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After 2 hour stopover in Helsinki we arrived in Osaka 10am local time to be greeted by Aya holding a welcome card, shes looked after us fantastically, booking the hotel in Osaka and taking us there on the train. We re in a \n area of Osaka called Minami its the posh part of town Area of Big Brand Name Shops (thats the name given to the area by our map!).
Its amazing clean here and super efficient and modern (it does feel a little like stepping into the future!)

We:ve seen Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo) and spent a few days wandering around the town - i did hear Osaka described as the Birmingham of Japan but that:s unfair - it:s really bright and colourful, plebty to do!!

Off to tokyo tomorrow, but first theres the drinks reception from after Aya and Cellos wedding.

Oh and it is really hot and sunny and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, weve conme at the perfect time!