In Osaka Namba, you can discover a venerable curry specialty restaurant that has held its place for over 100 years. Named “Jiyuken,” this establishment has been in operation since 1910 and continues to thrive, maintaining its legacy over four generations. “Osaka Namba, Over 100 Years of Traditional Curry Expertise” What sets Jiyuken apart is its signature curry known as “Meibutsu” ...
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 ...
In Japan, unlike South Korea, it’s easy to find large department stores or variety stores operated by major companies. “Loft” is one such variety store and is operated as a franchise, making it easily accessible in various locations. The concept is simple: it’s a place that gathers and sells various lifestyle goods and miscellaneous items. “Loft at Osaka Namba Parks” ...
Namba Parks is a shopping mall connected to Osaka’s Namba Station. Not only is it one of the largest shopping malls in the vicinity, but its unique building structure, featuring a central void and a long, curving design, is also impressive. Visitors can find various franchise cafes, clothing stores, accessories, and more. “A Shopping Mall at the Heart of Osaka ...
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 ...
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 ...
In the 7th floor dining area of Takashimaya Department Store in Namba, Osaka, you can find a variety of restaurants clustered together. We decided to have dinner here during our evening in Osaka, and among the choices, we opted for a restaurant called “Toyotei.” “Toyotei” can be read as “Dongyangjeong” in our Korean-style Chinese characters, but in Japanese pronunciation, it ...