Japan Diaries 4: Day 749
Day 749: November 20, 2023 Monday – 4-Day Osaka Solo Trip D3 Hineno Station Time to hop on the train to Osaka City It was a chilly Monday morning in the quiet town of Kumatori ( 熊取町 ), Osaka, as I set out on an important trip to the Philippine Consular Office to file Kai’s Report of Birth documents. Mr. Toshi, ever the gracious host, kindly drove me to Hineno Station after a hearty breakfast, and we arrived just past 8 AM. Feeling confident knowing my appointment wasn’t until 10 AM, I relaxed—until a small hiccup occurred. I had accidentally boarded the “ Regional Train ,” which stopped at every station. Thankfully, a quick check on Google Maps reassured me that I would still arrive at the Consular Office right on time. Inside Osakajokoen Station Osakajokoen Station The view from the Osakajoshin Bridge Osakajoshin Bridge The Philippine Consulate is located in TWIN 21 The Philippine Consulate is on the 24F of the building It was 9:40 AM when I arrived at Osakajokoen Station . From ...