First 24 Hours in Osaka 🇯🇵

[@FoodFiend]

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[@michellerange6934]

At the end of Friday's video and you mentioned a trip I was soooo excited. As usual I love your vacation vlogs, and your adventures

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks so much Michelle! 💗

[@ldavis3457]

The machine you thought was a fan is an air purifier. And there is a higher hook for the shower nozzle on the door. That bathroom looks pretty standard for Japanese hotels I have stayed in. The less expensive ones are all going to be small compared to US standards. But much cheaper even when the exchange rate isn't in our favor.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes we realized there was a higher shower holder the next day. I realized the machine was an ion purifier but with Google translate it had a fan option as well and I put it on the highest setting. It blew nice cool air but it was not that strong. Maybe it translated it wrong. The hotel was great and I'd stay there again.

[@ryden7114]

Lucky you sista, always wanted to go to Japan. Food looks so ono. I'm like you, I'm up at 3:45 every morning. I start work at 5 am. Take care you guys & God bless.

[@FoodFiend]

Me too. I start at 5. Amd go straight back to work tomorrow. Hope the jetlag doesn't kill me. 😂

[@ryden7114]

I'm sure your son is just digging this. Good for you guys.

[@FoodFiend]

He totally loved it!

[@jaws7794]

Thanks for sharing your journey.I am starting from Hokkaido and ending up in Osaka on my trip Sept.One thing I dread watching your video, is the Lines, and they look faster when they walking or moving to get to their location. I got to get in shape.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes that is one thing about my trip. Lines everywhere. Everyday was 21-22K steps so be prepared to walk with stairs too. Also the Kansai International Airport is the most disorganized chaotic airport I've ever been to. Be prepared to stand in line for 2-3 hours. From checking in your baggage to the long lines at the security (their TSA) and immigration. Be sure to get there 3 hours early on the dot otherwise you may miss your flight due to the never ending lines! Next time I'm flying out of Narita instead.

[@titasmom678]

Aiden has the best mom! Kobe beef looks so good! Watching while I'm leaving this comment, so I'll stop now, or my comment will be too long!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks. He had to endure my other foodie adventures later on so it's even 😂 that Kobe beef is wonderful! Even the wagyu is so good which is a step down. We will show that later.

[@Walts-Travel]

You got a good cameraman.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes he's my new camera man. 📷

[@SeanKaleponi]

Aloha Misty and Aiden!! What a way to start your Osaka trip.! I am digging that black jacket and those Shitake mushrooms looked sooo good!!! I am a sucker for 711s in Asia and I'm glad you showed it. I really wanna go to the Universal in Japan now. I prefer them over Disneyland and the Rainbow Bridge in MarioKart threw me back right to my childhood. Glad you to do the Mario Kart and the Pokémon restaurant was super cute. Even if the food wasn't good.. It's IG worthy to take pictures. Lol . But my favorite thing in your whole video was the Pistachio Churros!!! Oh my gosh. I'm going to Japan now😊 Look forward to your Japan series. Please tell Aiden I said hi👍🤙

[@FoodFiend]

Aloha Sean! Yes the rainbow road was awesome! Just like the video game. We really wanted to ride the Harry Potter rollercoaster but it was closed. Dang. One day I'd still like to go to Tokyo Disney and Sea. But more for the cute food. I wanted to go to the Mario Cafe but it opened at 9 and our timed slot ended at 910. Bad move on my part. Yes the pistachio churros were cool! But the anime stuff only lasts for a limited time and then they change the theme on that side of the park. 😊 I told Aiden you said Hi!

[@ripleylv426.]

So excited to see you guys in Japan! I'm obsessed with all kinds of Japanese food and food culture. Osaka has a foodie saying "kuidaore" meaning go bankrupt from eating whatever you want. Great food city but really anywhere in Japan....Fukuoka is all about the food stalls (yatai) 🤤. The dollar is nice and strong there too so the quality you get for the price is mind blowing 👍. Mr. Aiden is so lucky to adventure with his mom, the laughs and hollers you guys made on the Mario ride were funny, great quality time👌! I love how you incorporate all the kiddo activities (but from your comments sounds like you enjoyed all the fun, kawaii things too 👍😉😄)! Loved this travel vlog, can't wait to to see the other vids!

[@FoodFiend]

Yes that's why I chose it over Tokyo. Maybe Hokkaido next. I wouldn't say it's in my top countries for experiences but the food was great. We had fun at Universal for sure!

[@carolpohina3798]

Awesome that Aiden joined you. He'll be well traveled by the he's 15😊 I felt your exhaustion but that dinner looked great. Mahalo for sharing. Can't wait for the next 3. Im like you with the cold wind. 🥶 hope the weather improves

[@FoodFiend]

The weather was still cold but with less wind, so it was pleasant the rest of the trip. The last day it started to rain so it all worked out!

[@pikakerose]

my favorite desination thank u for your video i always remember the ono rice n the fresh fish japan is so clean n the people so nice n friendly many of them speak english n they could tell i was from hawaii

[@FoodFiend]

The food was exceptionally ono! However the people were not as nice as people portray. Maybe it's an Osaka thing. I would like to try Hokkaido and Tokyo to compare the interactions with people. There were surprisingly a lot of rude folks we dealt with which makes it not one of my favorite countries I've been to.

[@gailsiangco5599]

Awesome Misty ! We love Japan !!! How Fun with Aiden ! Yummy Hogwarts Pie ! Cute Minnion Pie ! Thank you for sharing Universal Studio ! Enjoy your travels !

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Gail!

[@jaws7794]

Good to know about the lines from airport and at hotel.1st trip since shut down.everyone looks fast the crowd was just a blur moving past..part of the trip I guess.🤙

[@FoodFiend]

Yes the Rapid.t Nankai train is so convenient. We used ot to and from the airport. Fast and cheap and no traffic!

[@laurene2586]

Your son is so cute! I love Pikachu!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks. He is a cutie. I used to play Pokémon Go a lot so it was neat to see!

[@kylerdad123]

Aloha Misty and Aiden: Thank you for sharing your journey to Universal City Osaka with us. The flamed-grilled meal looked amazing and delicious. I was surprised to hear Mandarin during your yakiniku restaurant review - must have been. Universal Studio Osaka looked like it was delicious, and fun, for you both. Glad to see Aiden has a great mom bringing him to experience different parts of the world. Hope you make it to Universal Studio California again with Aiden. Looking forward to the next segment soon. Best wishes and 🧧, fellow 🐯! 🤙

[@FoodFiend]

Aloha Bill. There were tons of Chinese and Korean tourists there. They were everywhere including our hotel. Not the most great tourists though. Loud, pushy, cut in line, smokes everywhere and throws their butts on the ground. Shame.

[@kylerdad123]

@@FoodFiend It is typical! I encountered the same when I visited Hong Kong many years ago - have not been back since! Looking forward to the next segment! Best wishes and 🧧!

[@berniegolden1853]

Your son is so grown up now❤

[@FoodFiend]

Yes soon he will be taller than me and double digits. The first video at the Disney Cruise he was 5. Time flies!

[@belindan4974]

Aloha from Anchorage. 🌴❄️ I always enjoy your adventures. Like you, I only had a layover in Narita (time for a ramen 🍜). Both my kids have visited. Plan to get there on a cruise, someday soon. ⚓️ In the meantime, I’ll live through you. 😃 See you on your next video. Travel safely. 🤗

[@FoodFiend]

Thank you Belinda! Stay warm in Anchorage! If you ever just go it is so easy nowadays to see things on your own with Google maps!

[@paulafriedmanalohafrommaryland]

Aloha Misty, I absolutely love your travel videos and Japan is on my bucket list, so I'm really enjoying watching these videos!!!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Paula! I hope you can get there one day. Right now is the best time as your dollar goes a long way!

[@karmaboko5767]

Appreciate you sharing your experience in Osaka! It's one thing to travel to a different country and time zone. It's also another thing to create a video with family included. Very exhausting but worth it. I want to travel there and go to Universal Studios, too! Looks safer than California. Mahalo!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks for watching! I think you'd enjoy it. Pretty much the same as California but with a lower price tag due to the currency conversion. So I thought it was worth it!

[@classyfiftynine8208]

Ohaiyo Misty !!! We visited Osaka and other places (Taipei, Okinawa, etc.) ... on an 11-day cruise in October 2023. We enjoyed Japan and it's much cheaper than in Hawaii or CA. We went to Kura Revolving restaurant (Big in Japan) in California. Each item was $3.75. In Japan's "Kura" prices depended on what you select.. and cheaper than $3.75 !!! Japan used-to-be expensive but with the stronger US$ things are cheaper. DougK

[@FoodFiend]

Sounds like an amazing cruise! We did go to Kura for sushi on Wednesday. It was ono. Mahalo!

[@timohno4438]

You are such a great Mom!

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks 🙏

[@alant.541]

SUGOI! You're in Osaka. Day 1 at Universal and Pokemon Cafe looked fun. Aiden is one lucky kid. Can't wait for Day 2.

[@FoodFiend]

Yes that was fun! The food was great. Is it one of my favorite countries I've been to? Not really surprisingly. I thought it would be, but the food is what makes it special.

[@larryoliva1701]

Mahalo for the share :-)

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks for watching Sarge!

[@martykong3592]

:) WOW! THANKS so MUCH for sharing! Shared with Daughter as we just went to Universal in US last year :) They had a GREAT time, and GrandPa here just wandered outside in Downtown:) ALL the BEST and LOVED 7-11! Cheers!

[@FoodFiend]

Aw you're a patient grandpa. This is a great option because it's pretty much the same as the US but so much cheaper in terms of tickets and food. The 7-11 was great. I didn't have time to film any of us eating the food there, but it was inexpensive and tasty fast meals.

[@martykong3592]

Thanks again! I think its on our bucket list to get all of uss to visit Japan one day! ALL the BEST! :)@@FoodFiend

[@MarkFromHawaii]

Wow! You and your son in Osaka! They have a saying there: “Eat until bankrupt.” - kuidadore. If you go early enough, there’s an outdoor grill below the giant king crab where you folks can snack on the best, freshest, grilled crab legs. Don’t forget to try the takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. Kyoto is for fashion, Osaka is for food. Can you tell I miss Japan? 😉

[@FoodFiend]

Nice! Yes we ate all those things. We came back yesterday. So much great food! And lots of walking so you don't feel guilty. 🤣

[@Jourdanishungry]

I was so stoked to see this upload pop up! we're going on April 8th too! so close yet so far😂

[@FoodFiend]

Cheee! Have a safe and fun trip! Are you going ro Tokyo or Osaka?

[@warreng5394]

Maybe day 2 will be better. 😊

[@FoodFiend]

Oh yes it got better. Had to get all the kid stuff out of the way. 🤙

[@anthonylee2099]

Thks for taking us along on your trip. Misty, your son is growing up plus he’s Cute. Enjoy your stay.🤙😎

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Anthony! He is growing up too fast.

[@janicematsuura4949]

Thanks for taking us on vacation with you and Aiden! Your first day looked like a little of fun, and you’re right, the snacks at Universal Studios seemed to hit the spot! The Pokémon Cafe must have been such a treat for Aiden. Did he enjoy his curry? The presentation was adorable! Last November in Kyushu we picked up dessert from Mr. Donut and I just had to get the Pikachu donut because it was too cute! It was quite yummy, and while I enjoyed my donut the rest of our party thought I was a bit crazy as they enjoyed their more traditional treats. Maybe you’ll come across a Mr. Donut and the Pikachu donut! Can’t wait to see your activities on the rest of your vacation❣️ Hope you had a good rest on your return home!

[@FoodFiend]

Hi Janice. We didn't get a chance to get a Mr Donut. Shucks. But Aiden did mop his curry. And that's what counts. He loved his food and the Pokémon Cafe.

[@minniec.9127]

Misty, you're such a great Mom. I hope Aiden had a good time at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan inspite of the bad weather. Thanks so much for filming. It was fun to watch yr adventures thru yr camera lens. Mahalo 💕💕🙏

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Minnie! He had a wonderful time. I'm a tiger mom so I'm super strict but he gets good grades and is a good boy. I hope traveling broadens his horizons when he grows up.

[@ThuanHoang-fd3dx]

I love Osaka such an adventure for you and your son. Thank you for sharing your video. Have a great weekend. Peace

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks Thuan! Have a great weekend. 🤙

[@telawsonartzy6880]

I like Osaka a favorite for me and friends. Great vlog Misty👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@FoodFiend]

Thanks TE

[@FoodJapan]

Wow! I hope you went to Nara for a day trip. If not hit me up and I can show you around next time.

[@FoodFiend]

We did! Aw shucks. We went on Wednesday. That will be the next video!

[@FoodJapan]

@@FoodFiend ahhhh! Would of loved to have met you. Maybe when I meet my parents in Hawaii or the next time you come back to Japan. Looking forward to Nara video!

[@readbooks9985]

Try flying to Sydney . . . If you think it's a long flight to Japan 😉 Wear compression socks (from Longs).

[@FoodFiend]

Portugal was brutal for me coming back against the jet stream. I'm sure Sydney is the same. One day I'd love to go there.

[@readbooks9985]

@FoodFiend Sydney is great (loved the Opera House), but I loved Canberra, the capitol of Australia, even more. The food there tastes so clean. Great food, even at the National Library cafeteria/cafe. Stay at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, walking distance to the library. They had complementary full English breakfast buffet and evening social with appertisers, enough for dinner, easily. Don't know if they still offer the complementary breakfast and dinner social. Wild peacocks and parrots walking around. Huge wild crows staring you down.

[@RodSwansmad]

@@FoodFiendYou will love Sydney , it’s only a 9 and half hour flight ✈️ Your American dollar is strong , so it should feel like pocket change coming here Lol .. Give me a shout when you decide to come and we can tee up a day for a day to our Blue Mountains or our South Coast ! Cheers Rod

[@FoodFiend]

@@RodSwansmad I'm sure I will enjoy Sydney and Australia in general! Thanks so much for the offer!

[@gwendolynormita3936]

Aiden: handsome boy.

[@FoodFiend]

Aw yes he's a great kid and handsome to boot.

[@KakoMochi]

Wow girl, you just got back today and posting the first vlog! So awesome!!

[@FoodFiend]

Girl I work fast and if there's errors too bad 🤣 love you Faye.

[@KakoMochi]

Bwahaha!! We’re going in June, but only Hokkaido, so hopefully it won’t be swamp ass city! Love you too!!

[@MarvinLikoPuha]

How cool! Enjoy!

[@FoodFiend]

Mahalo!

[@SakuraSpring]

When you buy a SIM card from the host country, does this allow you to access their GPS maps? What language is Maps in? Are the train/subway station signs/directory in English? What did Aiden like best at the Pokémon/Nintendo center?

[@FoodFiend]

Yes, the SIM card is for internet only. You cannot call out. You can see texts coming in but cant reply. I use Whatsapp and LINE apps to call home for emergencies. You can also use it to call local wherever you are in whatever country. Japan also has those wifi machines you can carry in your purse for your phone to work, but I feel that it is clunky and out of date compared to a SIM card that is in your phone. You just take it out and put your own SIM back in on the plane before you land for your phone to work at home. The newer iPhones don't need one because they have eSIMs installed inside the phone. The train stations have English signs. Most do in every country. Aiden loved his curry from the Pokemon Cafe and the store where he got anime books and cards. He loved Super Nintendo World at Universal the best and also the My Hero Academia section which you can't find in the USA.

[@SakuraSpring]

@@FoodFiend thank you so much for explaining the SIM card in detail. You can tell I haven’t travelled out of country ( except to Canada) since the advent of cellphones!😆 glad Aiden found some unique findings. Loved seeing you guys with the Mario hats on the ride. 🤩

[@FoodFiend]

@@SakuraSpring Those were the hats to wear for the 3D virtual stuff. I couldn't film that since it's near your eyes, but it was pretty neat!

[@miketuggle9273]

Hey Misty, I hope Japan has been good? I have never been there either. Hopefully, summer of 2025 I will honey moon there with my future wife. She is from Sendai, I think I may have told you. Hopefully it will be in the cards for me to visit. I told Miki I want to go to a Onsen resort up in the mountains for a few days. If you have pics, please send me some if you have time. I would like to show Miki. If not, no problem.

[@FoodFiend]

I loved the food. The country itself wasn't what I expected. Some interactions with people as well. I still love Vietnam and Thailand in terms of overall kindness and food bound together. I'd definitely go again but to a different city. Maybe Tokyo or Hokkaido. I think you'd enjoy it! I can't go to an Onsen due to all my tattoos.