Day 10: Dotonburi by night
On my second day in Japan I checked out of the banana hammock and headed north through Osaka. My intention was to see a bit of the city before setting out on my hike the following day. With good intention I headed towards Dotonburi, Osaka's heart for street food and shopping. However, after a morning of walking through intense heat with my pack strapped to my back, by the time I arrived 7km later, I didn't have the slightest interest in exploring, and wanted only for a cold drink on a shady spot. So, today, a little wiser and a lot more cautious, I waited until the sun fell (and also caught the train instead of walking for hours) to take a second crack at Dotonburi. As I mentioned before, Dotonburi is where it's at for street food. Sure, it's known for the iconic glico running man sign; But from the moment you step foot on to this strip, densely packed with elaborate signage, it is immediately evident that food is the big draw here. ...