Japan Diaries 2: Day 2

Day 2 May 18, 2018

Rinku Premium Outlets


We woke up to another great morning. The weather was predicted to be fine throughout the day so I brought the kids to the park (actually parks) in the neighborhood of Tsubasagaokakita and Tsubasagaokanishi first thing in the morning. 

Go, Ella!

Let's try out the other playground shall we

Walking back home

After an hour or so Ella and Zaq decided that they had enough playground time for the day so we walked back home and arrived just in time for breakfast. 

Shopping at Nitori Izumisano

There are plenty of products here that you might want to buy

Since today was the last full day of Zaq and his family in Japan, we accompanied them on their trips to buy pasalubong and souvenirs around Osaka. Our first destination for the day was Nitori (store) in Izumisano. We also bought some Japanese unique products here for our house like the Japanese Style Diatomite Bath Mat and other household and cookware products. 

Welcome to Rinku Premium Outlets

Check out those brands

Walking around and checking out all those luxury brands

I spy one of my favorite brands... Can you guess what it is?

There's a nice view of Star Gate Hotel

We then moved to Rinku Premium Outlets also in Izumisano. Although I got to visit this place four years ago, it was only today that I got to explore it thoroughly. There were several luxury products on sale including some G-Shock watches which were really tempting but I decided not to buy anything so that our budget for the next 20 days won't be ruined so I contented myself with just window shopping.

This building really stands tall among others in the area.

Our last destination for the day was the Cosmos Rinku (store). This store is just across the street from the Star Gate Hotel which is the tallest building in the city. 

Sundown in Kumatori (Can you see the Star Gate Hotel?)


The highlight of the day was our dinner.  Mr. Toshi cooked what would, later on, be my favorite Japanese dish which I dubbed the Kameyama Sukiyaki (You won't find this anywhere). That dish really made my day. Sadly, I was too busy eating that I failed to document it... (My bad).

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Comments

  1. I love reading in depth diaries on travelling! Thanks for the insight!

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  2. wow!Japan is on my list to visit to. this will be helpful as guide.thanks for sharing.

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  3. This is so beautiful. And great photos too. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. what a great day to have in japan.

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  5. I love how their playgrounds look! Thanks for sharing all of these with us it seems like you are having a great time.

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    1. Me too. Playgrounds in Japan is a must see too. Each one has a unique arrangement.

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  6. Great post! I've been to Japan and I loooove Rinku Town Premium Outlets and Nitori!!! I am OBSESSED with Nitori! Makes me want to go back ASAP.
    - Caly M (calymonreal.com)

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    1. I'm glad to hear someone who also love Rinku Premium Outlets. =)

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  7. This was such a nice day out and about at the park with the kiddos. And mom even got a little time to get some shopping in. What a win-win for everyone.

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    1. Hahahaha. Each one had their own activity that day. =)

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  8. Awesome post! Love the pics! I can't wait to visit with my family. Waiting for my kids to be a little older so they can really enjoy it.

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    1. You can bring them to the nearby play areas if they are still toddlers. =)

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  9. Japan has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. Your photos are amazing, Premium Outlet mall are my absolute favorite place to shop.

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    1. It definitely is. Plus you'd surely love shopping here because of the sale. =)

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  10. Such a lovely post with beautiful pictures. Japan looks amazing, it looks like you really had so much fun. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Thank you so much for much. We really did. :) This is just our 2nd day. :)

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  11. Japan looks absolutely beautiful hun

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    1. You should visit it. :) The country is really outstanding.

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  13. We are going to Japan in October and we can't wait!!!

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  14. Beautiful! I've never been to Japan but always wanted to go.

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    1. You should find time to visit this wonderful country.

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  15. Oh wow! These are some lovely pics! We have always wanted to visit Japan! Especially when the Sakura blooms

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    1. Me too. I have visited twice but sakurw season is too short :(

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  16. Loving the Japan adventures, keep the stories coming!

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    1. Thank you. There are 20 more days to this series and countless sub articles in between. :)

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  17. I would love to go to Japan one day. It's on my list of must visit!

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  18. I am glad you are enjoying Osaka, especially in this heat (You kids are strong kids to be sliding on those slides). You should check on the Expo Park in Suita. I can't wait to see if you will be visiting where I live, Nagoya?

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    1. Hello. :) I have visited Suita several times already. I love the Expo Park. Sadly, I won't be able to visit Nagoya this time. The farthest is Gifu and Nagano for this year. I hope to visit Nagoya someday.

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  19. This is Japan? Wow ,so cool.

    I love the picture, wish to come over to Japan.

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    1. This is just one part of japan. You should check out my other adventures.

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  20. Japan is on my bucketlist, I can’t wait to go. I’m waiting for my kids to grow up some more so they can really enjoy what Japan has to offer.

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    1. You can bring them to child friendly destinations in Japan. =) There are a lot.

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  21. Thumbs up on you Japan travel series, I am really enjoy it . I hope to visit some day and of a truth I know this article will come handy.

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  22. I have always wanted to go to Osaka, got a few holidays lined up over the next few years, so I will be adding it to the list! Thanks for the post, will help me in my research!

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  23. I love the pictures. Japan looks like a great place to visit with kids.

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    1. It really is. =) Been there twice with my kid. She really enjoyed her time. =)

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  24. Japan is very friendly to tourist. Hope many tourist appreaciates it and not to be abused.

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    1. I do hope it tourist won't abuse the beauty of Japan.

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