Abeno Harukas

Standing proud as the tallest skyscraper in Japan (300 m tall, so it’s not that impressive…the tallest structure in Japan, however, is Tokyo Skytree at 634 m.) On the top floor, presenting a grand view of Osaka roughly 300 meters high, (60 floors up) is the observation deck Harukas 300. Below, a department store stretching […]

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Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store Main Branch

From level 2 of the basement floor to the 14th floor, the 16 floor department store is the largest of department stores in Japan. As for shops there is something for everyone, fro the world’s most luxurious brands to casual clothing, and product selection that will not disappoint. With all that shopping, you need a […]

Sōhonzan Shitennōji

A temple with a long history, a rarity in Osaka. It is the first ever state-sponsored temple in Japan built by order of Prince Shotoku (574-622) in 593. He was also a magnificent statesman who is revered by Japanese even today. Shitennōji has been destroyed countless times by fire caused by wars, lightening, and typhoons, […]