We spent our first day in Japan admiring the cleanliness and quietness of the Japanese culture. We explored bustling narrow streets, old temples, tranquil parks and ... Japanese food! Our first taste of Japanese food was the popular snack of octopus balls, takoyaki. They were amazing!
After checking out the famous clock tower we felt we needed desert. We tried a Japanese desert which was amazing. It was filled with custard that oozed out every bite. Mmmm.
Another item on our must try Japanese food list was Okanomiyaki (savoury pancake) We found the cutest place ever to try it. It was in a quiet back street. Inside was a friendly husband and wife team. In the kitchen the wife prepared the ingredients before passing them to her husband to whisk. He then cooked it on a hot plate in front of us. As it is winter in Japan the hot plate meant it was nice and warm inside the restaurant and so cosy!
We eventually plucked up the courage to go outside into the cold. We took a subway to where we were staying on the outskirts of Osaka.
