I spent my afternoon at Naruo studying Japanese and drawing gardens. I made a delicious avocado tomato sandwich, sadly not pictured.
I went to MASH, the US military surplus store in Osaka. It’s a huge store with clothes, gear, helmets, patches, boots, and guns (just kidding, I think). It’s a 10 minute walk from Namba station in a neighborhood of warehouses. I need to replace my G1 Jacket’s cuffs and waistband which have been slowly eviscerated to shreds.
Then me and Sayaka went to Namba Bears, where we saw N,SHUKUGAWA BOYS (N,夙川ＢＯＹｓ) an awesome retro rock band that I can’t do justice with my words. Throwbacks to the Pixies and more British and American rock bands. I felt like I was in a movie. Really this is the best band I’ve ever seen at Bears. I wish I spoke Japanese so I could talk to them! Here’s a YouTube video
After several cans of delicious Chu-hi and disgusting whiskey Highball, Sayaka and I dragged ourselves to Bodeju, my favorite okonomiyake joint. It’s relaxed, full of ojisans and partying kids alike, and the staff are great. They’re not too friendly but they’re nice, and are total masters of their craft. Next time I go I’m going to take a video of the guy slicing, spinning, tossing and dressing my perfect okonomiyake.
