During my recent trip to Nara, I chose to stay at a traditional Japanese guesthouse called “Haruya Naramachi.” The reason behind selecting this accommodation was quite simple – while searching for Nara area lodgings on Agoda, I discovered that I could stay for one night at a remarkably affordable price, approximately 20,000 won. Considering the limited time left in my ...
The place I chose to stay during this Nara trip was “Haruya Naramachi.” However, whether due to a mistake in the Google Maps search or other reasons, I had “Guesthouse Naramachi” saved. As a result, unknowingly, I followed Google Maps to “Guesthouse Naramachi.” “Guesthouse Naramachi” was located about a 20-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. I arrived at Nara Station ...
For this Kansai region trip, I spent the first two nights in Kyoto, followed by the next two nights in Osaka. The subsequent plan included one night in Nara and the final night in Kobe, concluding the journey. I made the most of the time allocated in Osaka. Now it was time to move to Nara. Originally, I planned to ...
The Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, extending north from Dotonbori, a main tourist attraction in Osaka, is home to an arcade of shops. This area is known as the “Shinsaibashi Shopping Street,” a covered 600-meter-long shopping street where various stores are densely packed. With a roof overhead, this area allows for shopping regardless of the weather. “Daimaru Shinsaibashi: Osaka’s Shinsaibashi District Department ...
Situated on the 9th floor of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Shopping District, Daimaru Department Store creates a unique atmosphere distinct from other department stores. While department stores in South Korea typically focus on clothing and accessories, emphasizing luxury brands, Japanese department stores, unlike those in South Korea, also feature spaces dedicated to somewhat more niche or maniacal products, attracting attention. “MINT: Card ...
Located on the 9th floor of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Shopping District, Daimaru Department Store offers a unique atmosphere compared to other department stores. While department stores in South Korea typically handle clothing and accessories, with a focus on luxury brands, Japanese department stores also dedicate space to selling “character goods,” creating an eye-catching experience. “Pokémon Center at Osaka Daimaru Department Store” ...
Situated on the 9th floor of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Shopping District, Daimaru Department Store presents a different atmosphere compared to typical department stores found in South Korea. While traditional department stores in Korea generally handle clothing and accessories, often focusing on luxury brands, Japanese department stores also allocate space for selling “character goods,” creating an eye-catching experience. “Jump Shop at Osaka ...
In Japan, various electronics and appliances superstores can be found, akin to electronic megastores like “Hi-Mart” in South Korea. One such establishment with a similar concept is the “Bic Camera” store. Found throughout Japan, it’s natural to come across Bic Camera in major cities like Osaka. Especially in the Namba area, renowned as a representative shopping district in Osaka, you ...
A common sight in Japan is the general store known as “Don Quijote.” Unlike other markets or department stores neatly organized into sections, Don Quijote takes a different approach. It places various miscellaneous goods in a haphazard manner, creating a concept that feels like a treasure hunt. The store is densely packed with a wide range of products. These stores ...
In the Osaka Namba area, particularly right in front of the entrance to “Doguyasuji Shopping Street,” you can find an unusual building. As you stroll down the street, you’ll notice people holding signboards, enticing passersby – reminiscent of the lively atmosphere around HyeHwa Station near Daehakro in Seoul, South Korea. This place is, in fact, a significant location in Japanese ...
In the vicinity of Osaka Namba Station, you can find various department stores and malls, and “Namba City” is one of the shopping malls you can explore in this area. Namba City is connected by subway from Osaka Namba Station, boasting high accessibility. Namba City is a shopping mall located from the basement 2nd floor to the 2nd floor above ...
In Japan, it’s easy to find various general and variety stores. It’s convenient for shoppers as they gather and sell various items in one place. “Village Vanguard” is one such general store chain that operates as a bookstore. In reality, Village Vanguard doesn’t focus much on books. Instead, it mainly deals with clothing, miscellaneous goods, and daily necessities. Despite being ...