15 March, Sunday (SG - Japan, Osaka)

Long flight. When I booked, it only stated transfer in Hong Kong. But in actual fact, it also stopped over at Taiwan. But as always, I reminded myself to think that there's God's will in every thing that happens so that I will stop grumbling. Indeed it must be because I didn't sleep much the night before, with the longer flight, I got to rest so that I would be fully recharged for the trip. Yes I'm looking forward for the trip! Hadn't done much reading up but left it till I'm fully recharged. Talked to an auntie from Taiwan. I must admit that I wasn't very comfortable with her auntie's behaviour initially. But later she asked me for help to fill in the immigration form and despite the little help that I could offer, God actually used her to offer me direction from her son-in-law who's a Japanese. Even though he couldn't really offer much help in the end, it actually didn't help me feel more settled down. Well, had to admit that I was a bit nervous coz unlike Australia or New Zealand, not all Japanese speaks English! At it's already night time!

With the new found confidence from God, I managed to ask around for direction and took a JR to Shin Imamiya Station. But "trust" the map downloaded from the net, it didn't give the correct direction! Luckily God sent angels to guide me. Even the people that I asked offer little help! Yes I found the Taiyo Hotel after about 15 min search. Thank God. Nearby was a old food street but most store were close by then. Only the "Ma2 Que1" shops were open. They are the majong place for the old people to pass time. Bath was shared and public. What a "Nihonko" experience! Luckily there are different time slot for male and female. Small but clean room. Thank God.