After exploring Osaka’s Den Den Town, lunchtime quickly approached. In Japan, having a meal on time often involves a substantial wait. As most Japanese restaurants are relatively small, and the population density is not significantly different from ours, it’s common to spend quite a while waiting to dine promptly. In the situation of dining alone, I wasn’t keen on waiting ...
Osaka’s Den Den Town is a renowned hub of subculture, often compared to Tokyo’s Akihabara. Initially starting as an electronics market, Den Den Town gradually transformed into a subculture epicenter, featuring stores dedicated to animation and similar works, much like Akihabara. Comparatively, it exudes a vibe similar to Yongsan Electronics Market or the Southern Terminal Shopping Area in South Korea. ...
Japan can be considered a paradise for subcultures, with stores selling products related to subcultures found all over. Animate is one such specialty store dealing with various products related to manga and animation. Operating as a franchise, it can be found throughout Japan. In Osaka’s Den Den Town, you can also find Animate, situated in the heart of Den Den ...
In Japan, the subculture known as otaku culture has flourished, with Tokyo’s Akihabara standing out as the pinnacle of this subculture. Similarly, in Osaka, you can find a place with a vibe akin to Akihabara, and that place is called “Den Den Town.” Den Den Town is a representative electronics shopping district in Osaka, which has also evolved into a ...
In Japan, places embodying subcultures, often referred to as “otaku culture,” can easily be found. While Tokyo has the famous Akihabara, Osaka boasts its counterpart known as “Den Den Town.” Akihabara: Tokyo’s Subculture Haven: “Osaka, Subculture Hub, Den Den Town” Osaka’s Den Den Town bears a striking resemblance to Tokyo’s Akihabara. Both areas initially started as electronic shopping districts but ...