Surprising Osaka

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On our way into Osaka-jo, we met two falconers. Very appropriate, as this is a feudal castle. This is actually a hawk, according to the man with him. 

Osakans are known for being very outgoing to strangers. Here are Roxana and Cathy with a man we met on the street and asked for a restaurant recommendation for the local specialty, Okonomiyaki. He insisted on walking us there, which was useful, because it was a very small establishment (15 seats) up an easy-to-miss narrow staircase to the second floor. Food was great! 

Dave and I split this pork okonomiyaki. I had a much small version (with octopus) for breakfast the next morning at the hotel.