Attempting to explore the Osaka area early in the morning, I found it challenging to locate suitable places due to the early hour, with many places still closed. Needing a cup of coffee to properly wake up, I looked for a nearby Starbucks and found one at “Namba Parks.” “Namba Parks Café, Starbucks” The café at Namba Parks was located ...

The Namba area in Osaka is considered the hub of Osaka travel. Around Namba Station, you can find various large shopping malls, starting from the Takashimaya Department Store. If you walk a bit north, you can reach popular destinations such as Dotonbori, Ebisubashi-suji Shopping Street, Den-Den Town, boasting a convenient location. “Namba Parks: A Shopping Mall in Osaka Namba” Namba ...

Dotonbori in Osaka is always a bustling place filled with people. Particularly, the time when crowds gather the most is from the afternoon into the night, making it a spectacle for tourists from around the world who visit Osaka to witness the vibrant scene that unfolds here. Due to the constant influx of people, capturing photos at Dotonbori can be ...

In Japan, there are franchise restaurants specializing in Gyudon, similar to McDonald’s, operating 24 hours a day. Sukiya, Yoshinoya, and Matsuya are three well-known Gyudon chains in Japan. During travels in Japan, it’s easy to come across restaurants named “Sukiya,” known for providing budget-friendly meals. While indulging in delicious local cuisines is undoubtedly enjoyable during travel, occasionally opting for a ...

Dotonbori in Osaka stands as a central attraction in the Namba area, consistently bustling with numerous tourists. While resembling Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon in appearance, Dotonbori exudes a livelier, more dynamic atmosphere compared to the serene ambiance of Cheonggyecheon. “Commercial Districts Formed around Dotonbori” Dotonbori is a small river flowing across the heart of Osaka’s downtown. Along the banks of this river, ...

One of the major attractions in the Namba area of Osaka is Dotonbori. While Dotonbori shares a similar atmosphere with Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon, if Cheonggyecheon exudes a calm and quiet ambiance, Dotonbori is more dynamic, akin to a lively tourist destination. At the heart of Dotonbori, you’ll find a large general store commonly seen in Japan, known as “Don Quijote.” Unlike ...

At Osaka’s Shinsaibashi, within the PARCO Department Store, you’ll find a variety of shops. Among them, on the 9th to 11th floors where Tokyu Hands is located, there’s a unique cafe that caught my attention. This cafe, named “Pomme L’iminal Osaka,” opened on September 16th and offers distinctive food items, including “Apple Candy,” written as “사과 사탕” in Korean and ...

In the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, you can find both Daimaru and PARCO Department Stores. As this area seamlessly connects with the Shinsaibashi shopping street, it’s easily accessible. On the 6th floor of the building, you can explore various character shops, and if you ascend to the 9th floor, you’ll discover Hands (formerly known as Tokyu Hands). “Osaka ...

When you ascend to the 6th floor of PARCO Department Store, located in the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district, you’ll discover various character shops. Among them, you can also find the representation of Japan’s iconic monster character, “Godzilla.” “Godzilla, a Japanese Monster Film Released in 1954” Godzilla is a Japanese monster film released in 1954. While known as “Gojira (ゴジラ)” ...

As you ascend to the 6th floor of PARCO Department Store, located in the bustling district of Shinsaibashi in Osaka, you’ll come across various character shops. One of these is the Capcom Store, also situated on the 6th floor of the department store. Here, you can find merchandise featuring characters not only from the Street Fighter game, a nostalgic part ...

It feels like 2024 just began, yet May is already upon us. We’ve transitioned from warm weather to something resembling summer, with memories of winter fading fast. “April 2024 Challenge” For a while, I lived without setting monthly challenges or goals, but starting last month, I’ve been setting monthly challenges. In April, the goal was to walk more than 10,000 ...

Living without setting goals may provide temporary peace of mind, but as time passes, it may lead to a worsening situation with nothing to show for. While youth provides some advantage, it’s essential to diligently work on improving skills to better cope with potential crises. Despite facing challenges, holding onto one skill, in this case, English, helped mitigate the worst ...