Daily Life, Travels and Events in Reiwa

Sep. 12-13, 2026: I often watch movies with popcorn on weekends, but it had been a while since I watched a Japanese film. I was reminded that Japanese films have a quiet, poignant charm that is quite different from the spectacle and excitement of Hollywood blockbusters. The scenery in Northern Osaka over the weekend was also beginning to show subtle signs of autumn. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/09/blog-post.html?m=1

August 22, 2026: After having lunch in Tennoji, Osaka, I enjoyed a panoramic view of the city from the Abeno Harukas Observation Deck, located on the 60th floor at a height of 300 meters above the ground. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-22-2026-panoramic-view-of-osaka.html?m=1

August 7, 2026: After work in Osaka, I met up with friends in Shinsaibashi for delicious food, ice-cold beers, and lively conversation—all of which helped us forget the scorching summer heat. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-7-2026-summer-evening-with.html?m=1

August 1-2, 2026: After watching the latest Spider-Man movie in Minoh, I went for a walk along the mountain trail leading to Minoh Waterfall for some exercise. I stopped for lunch at a charming soba restaurant along the way. The refreshing breeze in the shade of the trees beside the river made the walk especially pleasant.  The following Sunday, after having breakfast at a café near my home, I spent a relaxing day at home. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/07/august-1-2026-breakfast-weekend-movie.html?m=1

July 17-18, 2026: The brilliant yellow of the sunflower fields at Expo '70 Commemorative Park and Hattori Ryokuchi Park is especially striking and beautiful under the intense midsummer heat. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/07/summer-greetings-2026-from-osaka-japan.html?m=1

June 12, 2026: Watched the movie "Michael" and had lunch at a slightly stylish McCafe afterward in Expo City, Osaka. https://tetsuyasogo2021.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-12-2026-watched-movie-michael-and.html?m=1