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Osaka · from June 2026

What does Japan
actually cost?

Iki (粋)is refined taste — through restraint and knowledge, not money. A journal of figuring it out in Osaka — what we eat, where we walk, what it costs, what we'd come back to.

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Elli, in Dotonbori, Osaka
Hello

Hi, I'm Elli. We're going to Osaka in June — me, John, our 1.5‑year‑old son. For now this site is planning notes. From June it fills with real spots and prices.

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What you'll find here.

EatPosts starting in JuneCounter shokudō, conveyor sushi, family teishoku. Every bill kept.
VisitPosts starting in JuneParks, museums, neighborhood walks. Family pace, real days.
TipsLive · planning phaseApps, transit hacks, small everyday savings. Useful before the bag is packed.
ArticlesFirst read · liveLonger reads on whatever the day brings. Posted as ready.MapBuilds with each new spotAn illustrated map of Osaka. Every spot we post, pinned in place.

Until Osaka.

Landing at Kansai International.

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What's coming.

An honest schedule. Pre-trip drafts now, the rest from June onwards.

TodayPre-trip Tips and Articles, going live as drafted.
Early JuneOsaka. Photos and receipts begin.
Late JuneFirst curated maps and lists to enjoy.
Summer onwardsWeekly cadence — meals, walks, prices.

Weekly updates.