Not sure what this monument stood for; but it was really cool to see. Stood right next to the Osaka Castle, and had a bunch of kids standing around doing chants that day. NOt sure why (everyone else thought it was weird too–the Japanese people were giving them a wide berth), but they were hollering chants and what sounded like pig-calling noises (Suey…Suey). You can see two of them at the bottom.
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I’ll have to look for this when I’m in Osaka next month.
Lol, if you get close enough to figure out what it represents, let me know! I’m really curious by the calling people wouldn’t let us close enough 🙂 It’s straight across from the museum and next to the moat. Hope your trip to Osaka is awesome! When I was there this summer, the tourist office was offering free transit on the subway if you bought your tickets from them. Enjoy!!
Thanks for your reply! I’ll be in Osaka in a couple of weeks and will definitely be going to the castle so if I get close enough I’ll let you know what it is.