In and Around JR Osaka Station

Sakura - Interior photography

This wonderful apartment is available to rent for tourists visiting Osaka.

Entrance way

Living room

The adjoining tatami room can also be used as a bedroom with a traditional futon spread on the tatami mats.

It's just as comfortable as any bed, and you can't fall out!

The master bed room.

A fully appointed kitchen.

Dining table seats up to four quite nicely.

Enjoy a cup of coffee with a view of Abeno-Harukas, currently the tallest building in Japan at 300m.

Cityscape Osaka

Winter is a great time to photography a city at night.  As many people are still in the office towers, they are brightly lit from the inside.  A tripod is essential for long exposure shots.

 A rare toll free parking space.

 A cyclist checks her smartphone.

Concrete Dragon 

A pedestrian waits for the walk signal. 

 An ambulance passes through a busy crosswalk.

 Umeda Station, Osaka.

 Taxis await their turn to queue.