Took the new bike for a ride down the river this afternoon. Hit the old Sakuranomiya Public Hall, which used to be the entrance of the Japan Mint; across the street is the current Mint building; the bridge beside the Mint lit up with Osaka Castle top right; the Imperial Hotel with a dinner cruise.

A classic 19th c building with pillarsEntrance gate of the Japan Mint building. To the left is a sign: Japan Mint. To the right a sign: 造幣局 An arched bridge over the river lit up in early evening. In the background distance is Osaka CastleEarly evening the Imperial Osaka Hotel is lit up. Below is the river in the foreground with a dinner boat passing by