Transformed into a global icon, Starbucks has become a familiar sight not only in Korea but also in Japan. In the heart of Osaka’s main tourist destination, Dotonbori, you can find a Starbucks that stands out from others—it is located in collaboration with Tsutaya Bookstore, making it a remarkable place. “Starbucks Store in the Center of Dotonbori, Osaka” The Starbucks ...
In Japan, pharmacies often take a somewhat different form compared to those in Korea. Commonly known as “drugstores,” these stores stock and sell medicines without requiring a special prescription, unlike in Korea. Prices are also relatively affordable, making it easy to find people purchasing medicines during their travels in Japan. “Representative Stores Selling Medicines in Japan” These pharmacies operate as ...
One of the representative general stores you can find in Japan is “Don Quijote.” It’s a unique type of store not commonly found in Korea, similar to Daiso but with a distinct atmosphere. This store is known for its variety of products, ranging from inexpensive to more expensive items. It provides customers with a treasure hunt experience as they explore ...
In the vicinity of Dotonbori, the focal point of Osaka’s tourist attractions, numerous shops can be found. Given the area’s high foot traffic, it’s only natural that various stores have clustered here. Particularly, convenience stores like Seven-Eleven are easily spotted in various locations. “Seven-Eleven, a Convenience Store Found in Japan” While Seven-Eleven is commonly associated with being a Japanese-born convenience ...
In the heart of Osaka’s bustling Namba district, you’ll find Dotonbori, a symbolic location that vividly represents the city. The path extending from Dotonbori is known as the “Ebisubashi Shopping Street,” featuring a long arcade shopping district. “Prosperous Street Once Devoted to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine Pilgrimages” The Ebisubashi Shopping Street was historically famous as a pilgrimage route to the Imamiya ...
One cannot overlook Dotonbori when considering the central areas of Osaka, Japan. Dotonbori stands out as a prominent commercial district in the Osaka region, bearing a resemblance to Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon. In Dotonbori, you’ll come across several large billboards, and among them, one particularly iconic symbol of Dotonbori is the ‘Glico Man’ sign from the Glico company. “The Glico Company’s Character, ...
One of Osaka’s representative tourist destinations is the Namba area. Currently, while Umeda can be considered the center in the north of Osaka, Namba, in the south, serves as a focal point. Namba, written in Chinese characters as “困難波” (meaning ‘difficult wave’), is pronounced as ‘Nanpa’ in our Hanja readings. However, in Japanese, this area is pronounced as ‘Namba’ (なんば). ...
For the first two nights of my 4-day, 5-night trip to the Kansai region of Japan, I decided to stay in Osaka, with the remaining two nights planned for Kyoto. The hotel I chose for my initial stay in Osaka was located slightly south of Osaka Namba, near Shin-Imamiya Station. “A Hotel boasting tremendous cost-effectiveness in Shin-Imamiya” The reason for ...
One of the natural steps taken in preparation for overseas travel is the exchange of local currency. As I was planning a trip to Japan this time, the process of exchanging Korean Won for Japanese Yen naturally became necessary. For the yen exchange on this trip, there was a convenient method using the “Shinhan Bank Sol” app, allowing me to ...
The food sold in Japanese convenience stores is generally of higher quality compared to convenience stores in Korea. Thanks to this, one can have a delicious meal just by purchasing food from Japanese convenience stores. Among them, the egg sandwich sold in Japanese convenience stores is particularly popular among Korean travelers. The egg sandwich in Japanese convenience stores receives praise ...
I had the opportunity to visit Tokyo for four nights and five days from February 24 to 28 in 2018. Although Japan is geographically close, I had never visited before. This trip provided a chance to explore the capital city of Japan, Tokyo. This Tokyo trip was somewhat spontaneous, and due to the lack of proper planning on the go ...
I embarked on a trip to Tokyo, Japan. This journey was more of a spontaneous adventure rather than a meticulously planned one. Nevertheless, it turned out to be a time filled with many sights, experiences, and enjoyment. “Diverse Foods Consumed at Japanese Convenience Stores” One remarkable aspect of my trip to Japan was the variety of foods I consumed at ...