For 1300 yen (around $14AUD) you get a beer and you can sit down for an hour in this little room full of owls. Only in Japan.
This was my first real experience being up close with owls and I have to say, they are fucking intimidating creatures.
You were able to walk around the different perches in which the owls were tethered down to and pet them, either on their beak or their head depending on the breed of owl, very cool.
It must have been feeding time while we were there because these owls had dead mice that they were just devouring.. brutal stuff.
That night I went on another of Mr Yano's tours; this time to a takoyaki shop. 600 yen bought all you can eat takoyaki; a good meal for the night.
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Today Fitzey and I, in a hungover state from a late night drinking with people from the hostel, decided to hire bikes and cruise around Osaka. One of the main points of interest to ride to was the Osaka Castle - a castle built in the 1500's - which was very cool.
We rode around through the streets of Osaka which was a great experience in itself. Bikes are so common in Japan and everyone is very accepting of cyclists, getting out the way wherever possible.
We got to the castle and were feeling hungry. Outside there was an okonomiyaki stall set up; an Osakan food that can only really be described as a cabbage based omelette. Not exactly sure what was in it, but either way it was veeery tasty.
The castle itself was very impressive. You can go inside the castle for the museum and see all types of ancient historical art from between 1500 and 1700 - scrolls and paintings in particular.
The view from the top, 6th floor, was beautiful.
The night ended like most nights so far in Osaka - chatting to people from the hostel and drinking. Good times and good people.
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