February 6, 2026: New Year’s gathering with my former colleagues at a Chinese restaurant in Osaka

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February 6, 2026: Had a slightly belated New Year’s gathering with my former NTN colleagues at a Chinese restaurant in Osaka. We had a wonderful time sharing a wide range of conversations with familiar faces.






This is a well-known neighborhood Chinese restaurant where everything was inexpensive and delicious. The gyoza, reputed to be the best in Osaka, were especially good.




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