Okay, my time in Osaka is coming to an end. I fly out at 9pm and want to be at the airport by around 5, just to be sure everything is all good. So, these are my adventures for the past two days.
Day Six – Shonen Knife at Tower Records, Nu-Chayamachi.
As the June 18 post said, Shonen Knife were to do an in-store at Tower Records around the corner from my hotel. I had a look around the shop about 11am and bought me the Shonen Knife Pop Tune CD which got me a pass to the autograph session, and the Scandal Temptation Box CD which I’d only had a dodgy copy of. After checking into the new hotel and updating everyone on Facebook and Twitter, I headed back to Tower Records. I was expecting to see a table for them to sign CDs on, as that’s what my previous in-store experiences have been like. Instead, the stage is set up and after waiting ten minutes to the tune of Joannie King, they come out to do a few songs from the new CD.
After that, they did an interview with two guys who I can only think would be Japan’s version of Hamish and Andy. Once the interview finished, they come out again to sign some CDs. I got my CD cover and a poster signed and it was sooo exciting.
I won’t bother posting all the photos as they’re already on Flickr and Facebook, so you don’t need to see them all over again.
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful until I found a Formula 1 stream that was watchable. I tried out THE HUB British Pub, but there were no Westerners running the show, every seat was taken, beer was 690 yen for a pint and all the TVs had cycling on. That’s when I went back to the hotel, detouring to the convenience store to spend 700 yen on 2 cans of grog, 1 Coke and 2 packs of chips.
Day Seven – Kyoto Morning Tour.
This morning I went to Kyoto. I got to see the Nijo Castle, Golden Pavillion and Imperial Palace and learn a bit about their history. It wasn’t overly exciting as it seemed a bit rushed, and there wasn’t much happening, but again, if I had not done it just to save a few dollars, I would have regretted it.
Feel free to look at more photos from my Flickr stream.
Not too long ago I had a look around Yodobashi Camera, searching for Toyota 86 goodies, but come out empty handed. Except for a new iPhone case and another Scandal CD. I found their live DVD but it was another 4000 yen. I don’t want to be short tomorrow.
Anyway, I guess that’s all for now. If I don’t post tomorrow, I’ll be back in Queensland on Wednesday morning and will finish this blog off then. Seeya!
A boyfriend, Japan, scholos out you are hitting your stride over there. You’ve been awesome about documenting your stay thus far, and I really look forward to your Tokyo stories, a place that is first on my list of cities to see. I am jealous!