Evening was getting close, but there was still so much to see in Osaka! Next stop: Umeda Sky Building and the amazing Floating Garden Observatory. By then I’ve been in a few observatories and towers in Tokyo, but this one is still my favourite. 

The second step in my Kansai trip was a big wheel close to Osakako subway station. Opened in 1997, it’s 112.5 meters (369 ft) high and has a diameter of 100 meters (330 ft). It was the World’s tallest ferris wheel until 1999. The ride gives a great view for Osaka, including the bay, Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, Kansai International Airport (that’s where I came from!) and, if the weather is nice, also Mt. Ikoma!

New Year has come and with it - New Year’s resolutions! One of the most popular one is “I’ll lose some weight/ go on a diet”. Which is a great opportunity to talk about Japanese diet, which is said to be one of the most healthy diet in the world.

To all my dear readers, I wish you a Merry Christmas, full of love and happiness that you can share with your family, friends and loved ones! I hope this time will be filled with joy for you all :)

Recently I posted two cooking-related posts so maybe third one is not a good idea, but Christmas is coming and those few days before it were always a time I spend mostly in the kitchen - preparing meals and cakes for this special time to share with my family. So in this spirit, for anyone who needs some last-minute help and inspiration, here’s another nice video from Ochikeron Youtube Channel, this time with an easy recipe for quick to make Christmas cake.