Very cushy, comfortable and spacious room at the New Otani Hotel

View of Osaka Castle from our room - really amazing!

Eagerly awaiting arrival of plate of beef at Gin-note Restaurant

And here it is, just waiting to be grilled up.

The jumbo prawn, crabs legs and calamari were delicious as well.

Working the grill - gosh it's been a while since I've cooked anything.

Geat view from our table on the second floor looking out onto the action.

I think someone's sad the meal is over

Jasn and our adorable waiter, who was always "happy when you're happy"

I'd never smoked a cuban cigar before, so had to at least try a puff or two

Jason really enjoyed this spicy cuban

New York Champagne and Cigar Bar

Stumbled upon this place after our Gin-note dinner, which was such an amazing find.  The champagne was delicious, and the cigar was certainly different.  Just the fact they offered solely cuban cigars was exciting though.

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I don't know what is cuter. . .

Glowing signs of Namba at night

Namba nightlife goes off, as you can see swarms of people on the street.

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The "hip" area in Osaka called Namba - a notorious go out area.

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Osaka Castle from the park

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Looking out from the top of Osaka Castle, 8 stories up!

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