There’s something to be said for old school friends – no matter how much time passes it’s always good to see them and especially if one is visiting them, they always know the best places around town! The benefits of having studied at an international boarding school is that no matter where in the world you are, there is always an old friend, an old acquaintance to bump into. In my case it happened to be 3 old friends in the city of Osaka, who not only agreed to meet up and go out for a meal, but also help me with hotel bookings, take us out to see the castle and spend the whole day… ah… happiness!