Journal Comments - Six Wheels Through Japan - Osaka to Tokyo and Back - Part 4 - CycleBlaze

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From Six Wheels Through Japan - Osaka to Tokyo and Back - Part 4 by Barry Bartlett & Mary Ellen Bartlett

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Barry Bartlett commented on a photo in Heading to Wakayama

Indeed. We think it is part of the charm. At a Sushi restaurant, we were given two capsule type figures in a clear ball. We gave them to 2 small children at the next table. Their excitement was priceless.

1 week ago
Barry Bartlett replied to a comment by Steve Miller/Grampies on a photo in Spectacular cherry blossoms at the Osaka Castle Park

So right. Cyclists receive such a genuine eelcome and curiosity.

1 week ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Heading to Wakayama

Sadly, no. “James Taylor is an award-winning keynote speaker and internationally recognized authority on creativity, innovation, and artificial intelligence. He started his career managing high-profile rock stars and has since become a global thought leader in business creativity and AI-driven innovation. James is on a mission to help individuals and organizations unlock their creative potential, accelerate innovation, and build a sustainable future.”

1 week ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Heading to Wakayama

I assume you mean that you don’t know the contents when you buy it?

1 week ago
Steve Miller/Grampies commented on Heading to Wakayama

Thanks for oversharing! It gave a good giggle.

1 week ago
Steve Miller/Grampies commented on a photo in Spectacular cherry blossoms at the Osaka Castle Park

How many cards do you bring with you? We used to make them up and give them out, but found them too heavy to drag along with us.

1 week ago
Steve Miller/Grampies commented on a photo in Spectacular cherry blossoms at the Osaka Castle Park

Being warmly welcomed is such a wonderful part of cycle touring.

1 week ago
Karen Poret commented on a photo in Spectacular cherry blossoms at the Osaka Castle Park

Small world!

2 weeks ago
Barry Bartlett commented on We are heading back to Japan for trip number 4

Thank you Suzanne. We are pretty excited too.

2 weeks ago
Barry Bartlett commented on a photo in Itami airport to our hotel in Osaka

Ah Karen…you have a sharp eye

2 weeks ago
Barry Bartlett commented on a photo in Itami airport to our hotel in Osaka

Yes. We like that. Otherwise we use our translator that usually helps.

2 weeks ago
Barry Bartlett replied to a comment by Steve Miller/Grampies on We are on our way

Good point…we agree. While cycling in Europe we left our tandem with friends on their farm.. In Japan, we have struck out. Space is such an issue here…we have tried to find a solution, even our mechanic in Osaka tried to help and he recommended that there was no solution. His shop is so small that he has to put his stock outside when open. To rent a storage unit in Japan you must be a citizen. This problem is the one thing we that we don’t love about travelling to Japan. I guess this sums up how much we love it here, because we continue to travel here despite this challenge.

2 weeks ago
Rich Frasier commented on We are on our way

That is truly amazing customer service. I’m impressed!!

2 weeks ago
Karen Poret commented on a photo in Itami airport to our hotel in Osaka

Aha! We see you on the left, Mary Ellen ;)

2 weeks ago
Karen Poret commented on a photo in Itami airport to our hotel in Osaka

Nice that everything is labeled as to what it actually is!

2 weeks ago