Daily Life, Travels and Events in Reiwa

September 27, 2026: On a Sunday afternoon in Osaka, I had the opportunity to visit an art exhibition featuring many of the most moving and memorable scenes from famous boxing anime series that many men of my generation loved as children. All the works on display were made of metal using a special coating technique and were presented as 2.5D Metal Canvas Art. I was impressed by the striking beauty of the artwork and its rich, substantial metallic texture. No matter how much time has passed, the anime we were so passionate about as children still have the power to excite us and bring back those wonderful memories. Since photography of the actual artwork was prohibited, I'm attaching a list of the exhibited works for anyone around my age who might be interested. Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe): The Spirit of a True Fighter Ashita no Joe  is one of Japan’s most iconic boxing anime series. It tells the story of Joe Yabuki, a rebellious young man who discovers his purpose in life through ...

September 22, 2023: I watched "The Odyssey" at 109 Cinemas in Expo City, Osaka. I enjoyed it much more than I had expected, with its spectacular and beautiful visuals and powerful, immersive sound. As it was during Japan’s Silver Week holiday period,  the screening I attended was completely full, with not a single empty seat.  The weather was also beautiful, and Expo City was packed with people and extremely lively. And for lunch, I had KFC! Expo City beautifully illuminated under the night sky.