#ferris wheel
Home to the 3rd largest population in Japan, Osaka is situated on the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay in one of the southern regions of the main island Honshu
The spoken dialect is Osaka-ben a form or Kansai-ben. Differing slightly to the Japanese taught in foreign school in slight ways; i.e. the suffix –hen is used in place of –nai for negative verbs, aho is used instead of baka, just to name a couple.
Osaka is a place full of life, culture and food. Many tourists are drawn to its unique atmosphere and tantalizing sights every year. Much like Tokyo, there is never a dull moment and the night life is almost as busy as the day life. The people are commonly known to be a lot easier going and friendly as opposed to other big cities – but this is subject to opinion.
The big city has also been known to be somewhat cheaper and packs a fine quality of shopping, food and sites to see.
Some popular attractions:
Dontonbori– This is one of the most iconic areas within Osaka, loved my locals and flocked to by tourists. Dontonbori features great shopping, food – both street and restaurants, theatres, nightclubs, and much more. It is also featured in numerous J-Dramas, Documentaries and Movies as it is most identifiable to Osaka.
Tempozan Ferris Wheel – Situated at the mouth of Osaka Bay, the structure stands at 112.5 meters high and has 68 passenger carts with the ability to carry 480 people at one time. Tampozan Ferris Wheel allows its riders a panoramic view of the sea, mountains and the entire great city. Night time also provides a more romantic atmosphere as the city illuminates which has seen it become a popular date spot. The youth of Japan also ‘believe’ if a couple kiss at the top of a ferris wheel that they well have a lasting relationship – also featured in a lot of Shoujo Managa.
National Bunraku Theater – The headquarters of Japans Bunraku (or Puppet Theater) was founded in 1984 and was the fourth National Theatre of the country. It was opened with the intention to preserve, develop and pass on the traditional art form of the Kyoto-Osaka area (or Kamigata). Though they used modern technologies in their performances and functions, it is done in such a way to enhance the traditional atmosphere and characteristics of Bunraku. People have described it as “AMAZING”, “Thoroghly enjoyable even knowing no Japanese” and “Traditional arts persist for a reason”. (Source: http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g298566-d320981-Reviews-National_Bunraku_Theater-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html#REVIEWS)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan – Especially popular in the Spring, this aquarium is a must see. Letting one explore the different levels of sea life through visual and interactive displays, one is sure to be impressed by its variety and if nothing other the 5000 tone take containing the oceans largest, the whale shark. Don’t be fooled though, not only does it contain a wide variety of fish but the Osaka Aquarium also holds the likes of otters, penguins, seals, dolphins and more.
Algywaited and waited for the ferris wheel to start turning, and as the day faded into dusk and still nothing happened he became increasingly concerned that he would not be able to hold the magical cherry blossom under his tongue for much longer, and would shoot up to full size again before he had had a chance to ride.
Worried that, if he were to expand abruptly, he might damage the wheel and upset all the other wee riders, Algy decided that the best thing to do was hop off again and continue waiting at a safer distance. After all, if the wheel did start to turn while he was still a suitable size, he should be able to fly up onto his seat without too much difficulty.
The dusk deepened into increasing darkness, and Algy was just about to give up and dismount, feeling rather disappointed, when - without any warning - the magical cherry blossom suddenly lit up, the wheel started turning, and fairground music began to play…
Algy was absolutely thrilled, and as he rode joyfully round and round on the tiny wheel, he sang along with the music:
By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea!
You and me, you and me, oh how happy we’ll be!** Best viewed full screen
[This video features an original soundtrack by Algy’s assistants, based on the melody of the early 20th century popular song By the beautiful sea.]
Algy’s little green dragon friend demanded to know more about his adventures on Easter Island a year ago, and so Algy recounted the story of the ferris wheel which had sadly seemed much too tiny for a large fluffy bird to ride upon, until the magical cherry blossom had shrunk him down to a miniature size…
Algy could still hardly believe that he could have taken such a ride, but the incontrovertible video evidence (acquired by some mysterious and magical means) proves beyond any doubt that he did ❣️
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Photos taken by me
HEP FIVE ferris wheel in Umeda, Osaka, Japan
stills from my short documentary ‘rats on a coach’
watch here: https://youtu.be/xEwoS0hDPn8
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Palestinian children enjoy a ride on a ferris wheel near residential buildings, that witnesses said were destroyed by Israeli shelling during a 50-day war last summer, in Beit Lahiya town in the northern Gaza Strip July 27, 2015. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
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The Ferris Wheel at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, or the Saint Louis World’s Fair of 1904. This was the largest Ferris Wheel ever built, and was buried after the fair.
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