With Granpa

Train Smile

Snowstorm

Recently we had a light snowstorm here in Osaka. Frankly speaking, by Canadian standards it was just a "light snowfall" but judging by all the fuss that everybody made of it --and because it almost never snows in Osaka anymore-- it might as well be called a snowstorm.

It was a Saturday morning and I took a peek out the window to find a thin layer of the white stuff blanketing the neighbourhood. I was struck by the oddly nostalgic sight of large, fluffy snowflakes falling down everywhere. When had I last seen that? Years.

It took a while for me to go about my typical Saturday chores, and by the time I decided to head outside with the purpose of getting some pictures of this unsual event for Osaka, the falling snow had turned into falling slush. I took about twenty paces outside when I decided to call it quits. I wasn't going to risk getting myself and the camera wet just for some urban winter shots.

Fortunately, a mate of mine had different ideas, and he agreed to have them posted here.

Pictures by Mike Morrison:

Tempozan Stroll

R and I need to do something outdoors after far too much indoor activity these last few days during the winter holdiay. We went to Tempozan.

A Nice Day

It was stunningly gorgeous morning so I went out with the camera. Initially I had no plans of where to go. I hopped on the JR Yamatoji Line and got off at a random station, Hirano, for a walkabout.

Tennoji Zoo

Zoo pictures are cliche, according to a popular photo blogging site. Oh well, here goes.

But I find the animals the least interesting thing at a zoo.

Marathon

The IAAF World Championships Marathon in Osaka.

Before the Marathon

The IAAF World Championships are being held in Osaka this week, and I thought I should do something for it. I woke up very early to head over to the Marathon route. On the way I found someone who hadn't woken up yet.

Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine

One of the oldest shrines in Japan, built in the 3rd century and located in southern Osaka.

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