We’re back in Osaka, where this fantastically inspiring trip across Japan began several weeks ago. This time around, we’re staying in the Namba district, where izakayas are packed tightly along every street and alley corner.

Charlotte booked us into a nice apartment hotel, so now we finally have a glorious 50 m² (538 ft²) to spread out in. There’s even a washing machine in the apartment – although, to be fair, most of the hotels we stayed at also had one, usually tucked away in a dedicated laundry room.

There’s a big supermarket just a couple of blocks from here, where we bought breakfast. And further down the street, we found a tiny little corner bar to cap off our Thursday evening with a highball of Suntory & Soda (for relaxing times…).

Third time in Osaka. Still buzzing. Still curious. Still inspired.