Minami is the Japanese name for south and, as such, the Minami ward is located in the south part of Central Osaka City. Minami is where the Osaka locals go to party, especially in the entertainment area around Dotonbori Bridge and the hip “Amerikamura” American Village.
Abeno Harukas is one of Osaka’s most iconic landmarks, standing proudly as one of the tallest skyscraper in Japan. Soaring 300 metres above the city,…
Minami in Japanese means south, so the suburb of Minami is basically South Osaka. Minami is home to Namba Station and huge entertainment and shopping…
The movie Bladerunner—where East meets West or perhaps something from outer space—might be the only way to describe the amazing place known as Amerika-Mura, or…
Sometimes known as Nihonbashi or Nipponbashi, Den Den Town is Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara, serving as the city’s premier electronics district. Stretching from Nansan…
Dotonbori is home to Osaka’s canal-side entertainment district and boasts one of the most electric and exciting atmospheres in Japan. The area comes alive especially…
The Dotonbori River and its surrounding canal system have long been central to Osaka’s history, serving as both a commercial hub and a cultural landmark….
Tucked away in the bustling Namba district, Hozenji Yokocho is a charming, lantern-lit alleyway lined with traditional restaurants, izakayas, and bars. Stepping into this narrow…
Kuromon Ichiba Market, often called “Osaka’s Kitchen,” is a lively and historic market in the heart of the city. Located in the Namba district, this…
Namba Parks is one of Osaka’s most unique shopping and entertainment complexes, seamlessly blending nature, retail, and dining into a visually stunning architectural masterpiece. Located…
The National Bunraku Theatre is an arts centre dedicated to preserving, developing, and passing on traditional performing arts from the Osaka and Kyoto region, historically…
The Osaka Shochikuza Theatre is one of Osaka’s premier performance venues, blending Western-style architecture with the rich traditions of Japanese theatre. Located in the heart…
Also known as Shinsaibashi-suji, Shinsaibashi is one of Osaka’s most popular shopping streets, featuring a long, covered strip mall that stretches nearly a mile. This…
Tsutenkaku Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in Osaka. This towering structure has stood proudly in the Shinsekai district, a nostalgic area known…
Tucked away behind the bustling streets of Namba, Ura-Namba (裏なんば) is one of Osaka’s best-kept secrets. This vibrant backstreet district is a haven for food…