In the central areas of Osaka, such as Shinsaibashi-suji and Dotonbori, one can find long stretches of arcade shopping streets running from north to south. Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street is lined with various stores. At the heart of Shinsaibashi-suji, you’ll find Daimaru Department Store and a shopping mall called PARCO. Daimaru Department Store, with a history of over 300 years, features ...
After taking some time to explore Osaka America-mura, I decided to take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee. After continuous exploration, a brief rest was necessary to recharge and regroup. In Osaka America-mura, I found a cafe that is quite renowned, and it goes by the name of ‘Streamer Coffee Company.’ While it feels like I may have ...
America-mura in Osaka carries a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of Seoul’s Hongdae and Itaewon in South Korea. Among its attractions, the shopping mall “Big Step” stands out as a landmark in America-mura. The mall hosts unique and distinctive stores, and one of the last shops I explored at Big Step was “Kemari87.” “Osaka America-mura Soccer Equipment Specialty Store” Compared to the ...
America-mura in Osaka is a place that combines the atmosphere of Seoul’s Hongdae and Itaewon in South Korea. Among the establishments, there is a shopping mall called “Big Step,” which is also a landmark in America-mura. At Big Step, you can find an arcade, but it’s not like typical arcades with various gaming machines. Instead, there is an arcade exclusively ...
America-mura in Osaka is a place that exudes a mix of the atmosphere found in Seoul’s Hongdae and Itaewon in South Korea. Among the establishments, there is a shopping mall called “Big Step,” which serves as a landmark in America-mura. At Big Step, you can discover various unique stores, with many shops dealing in eccentric items that catch the eye. ...
Osaka’s America-mura emanates a lively atmosphere, reminiscent of a blend of Seoul’s Hongdae and Itaewon in South Korea. Amidst this vibrant scene, the shopping mall “Big Step” stands out as a landmark in America-mura. The mall hosts a variety of unique stores, with King Kong being one of its distinctive features. “Vinyl Record Store in America-mura’s Big Step” King Kong ...
In Osaka’s vibrant America-mura, a plethora of unique shops awaits exploration. Among them, the store known as “Big Step” stands out as a hub for distinctive offerings. “The Shopping Haven of America-mura, Big Step” Big Step is a shopping mall nestled in Osaka’s America-mura. What sets it apart from conventional malls is its curation of unique stores exclusive to America-mura. ...
Upon entering the western section of Osaka’s Apple Store, one can discover the vibrant district known as “America-mura.” Often likened to Tokyo’s Harajuku or Seoul’s Hongdae, this area in Osaka captivates the younger crowd with its diverse and unique array of shops. “Discovering America-mura in Osaka, the American Village” The term “America-mura” translates to “American Village” or “American Town.” It ...
With multiple Apple Stores now available in Seoul, South Korea, Apple Stores have become less of a novelty. However, before Apple Stores arrived in Korea, they were already present in various locations in Japan. During my travels in Japan, particularly in Osaka in 2018, exploring an Apple Store that wasn’t yet in Korea became a unique part of the journey. ...
After concluding a 3-night, 4-day family trip, I decided to extend my stay alone for an additional 3 nights and 4 days. I planned to spend one night in Osaka, one night in Nara, and the remaining night in Kobe to explore destinations I hadn’t visited before. The initial 3 nights and 4 days were dedicated to a family trip ...
In the Osaka Namba area, you can find various tourist attractions, including Dotonbori. Dotonbori is known for its large and unique restaurants, making it an enjoyable destination to explore the vibrant signboards. On the way to Dotonbori, there’s a place you naturally pass by—Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. This arcade-style shopping street goes by various names such as Shinsaibashi-suji and Ebisu-bashi-suji, but ...
Extreme right-wing groups are common in any country. In South Korea, too, the demonstrations by these groups can become problematic, and it’s no different in Japan. During my trip to Japan from September 21 to 27, I witnessed, for the first time, a demonstration by an extreme right-wing group. Fortunately, it was not a large-scale protest. It mainly involved one ...