Day 5 of 7 in Kansai, part 3.

* I saw my colleague's photos of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi at night. The lighting effects are amazing. Every billboard is lit up, and countless electronic screens are playing ads at the same time. It's not for me, so I decided to go during the day. I think you can take the JR, but the navigation kept showing the subway route, so I couldn't use the JR Pass. When you arrive at Namba Station, don't worry about which exit to take. 75% of the passengers who get off here are going to the same place, so just follow the crowd. There are so many people, all coming for the same reason, and the shopping experience is terrible. If you want to shop, go to the Umeda business district. After Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, I took the subway to Tsutenkaku. I had to walk a long way after getting off the subway, but I found a shortcut on the way back. Tsutenkaku wasn't lit up yet, and the nearby Shinsekai was full of Japanese fried skewer shops. I took a couple of photos and left. * Back in Umeda, I really wanted a drink, and I didn't get to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki in Hiroshima, so I found a restaurant on B2 of Hankyu Sanbangai. B2 is like the food court in some malls in Shanghai. I don't know if it was good or bad, but it was like teppanyaki in China. When it's ready, the buzzer goes off, and you go get your food. When you're done, you return the dishes. Some people say that when you can't finish a cup of milk tea, it means you're not young anymore. Well, I can't finish a beer, so I'm old too. * After dinner, I couldn't remember the way back. Luckily, I learned my lesson. I didn't wander around underground. I found a way to the surface, and if there was a bridge, I went up. With a better view, I quickly found my way. I ended the day with 19,736 steps.