wow!

Last night, after Satoshi's German class, we went to check out some areas that were lit up in Osaka.

Boy, picture taking is so hard at night.

We started off with dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Very expensive....I think we did the same thing last year, and I said the same thing too.

After seeing Anthony Bourdain drink caipirinha on "No Reservations", I wanted to try it too, so I ordered one.

This is Brazil's national cocktail made from cachaça sugar (an alcohol made from fermented sugarcane) and fresh lime juice.

This drink kicks butt! no wonder they serve it in tiny glasses...

After pigging out on nachos, a burger and a pulled pork sandwich, we walked down Midosuji oohing at all the illuminated trees and buildings.

I then wanted to check out this huge rubber duck I had heard about.

This duck is 9.5 meters (31 feet) tall!

The first couple of people we asked didn't know what the heck we were talking about, but luckily we found someone who could tell us exactly where it was.

This thing is huge!

I think I want to check it out again during the daytime for the full impact.

Created by a Dutch designer, Florentijn Hofman, this rubber duck was placed here to wish for peace throughout the world.

It definitely brings a smile when you look at it.

This is only here until the 25th so if you'd like to see it, better hurry.

Located: across the Rihga Royal Hotel Nakanoshima
light-up between 17:00-22:00