Hi, from Bay Area, California, USA

[ronyeh]

Hi all,

I'm enthused about learning Japanese and traveling Japan. I'll be in Osaka at the end of this month!

Ron

 

[zoomingjapan]

Hi and welcome! ^-^

Is that Miyajima in your photo?
Hope you'll enjoy Osaka!!

 

[ronyeh]

Yes that is the torii at Miyajima. We were there last year!

 

[Davey]

Hi Ron,

Welcome to the forum! So what are your interests in Japan and why will you be in Osaka? Business / pleasure?

 

[ronyeh]

Hi Davey,

My wife is there for business, and I'll be tagging along. I work on iPhone/iPad apps, so I can work anywhere (including a Osaka hotel). I'll also be doing some research for my Japanese learning app (e.g., taking photos, doing travel research).

Ron

 

[Davey]

Cool, so the wife is working hard and you are having fun

Enjoy your stay in Osaka, it's a nice place to spend some days.

 

[ronyeh]

Yes, I will be working hard. ;-) I see you are in Kobe. We have been to Kobe before too. May go back for a day trip.

 

[Davey]

Go to arima onsen during the day, and go up to MT. Rokko after that to enjoy the beautiful view and a nice dinner at Garden terrace!

The Kobe Disaster and renovation museum is pretty interesting as well, it's near the Sake breweries so you will be able to enjoy that as well.

(if you need some other ideas send me a message )