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Nishi Umeda

If you’re looking for high-quality luxury goods in Osaka, Nishi-Umeda is the place for you. Recently extensively developed, the area feels fit for a celebrity with the ultra-luxury Ritz Carlton Osaka, fancy restaurants and vast shopping facilities containing flagship stores for famous fashion brands. In Herbis Plaza Ent, you can find Gucci, Tiffany, Omega, Emporio […]

Ekikara Sanbyappo Yokocho

Ten popular Hakata specialty restaurants such as motsu nabe (hot pot), seafood, yakitori, and one bite gyoza (dumplings) are gathered here. The atmosphere is lively and warm, like a food stall street. It is located on the first basement floor of the JRJP Hakata Building.

Kushiro Zoo

Lake Notoro

Lake Notoro – a massive saltwater lake spanning 580,000m2 connected to the Sea of Okhotsk – is home to primeval flowers along the lakeside, famous especially for the infinite sea of red from the Salicornia europaea (also known as Sangocho) in autumn. Mid- to late-September is the best time to visit, when the deep red […]

いせ辰

1864年創業の千代紙の店だ。 この店が取り扱う江戸千代紙とは、華やかな色彩の模様を手作業で和紙に印刷したもの。 日本の伝統文化を色濃く映し出した美しい千代紙製品(雑貨・小物・おもちゃなど)は良い日本土産になるだろう。

City Dining Kuuten

This restaurant zone is located on the 9th and 10th floors of Amu Plaza. It is one of the largest in Japan for a commercial facility, and contains 47 restaurants, most of which are famous restaurants in Kyushu and Fukuoka. They type of restaurants widely vary, from high-end restaurants to cheap street food restaurants.

Horie

Horie is perhaps the most refined and high-class area of Osaka, full of shops (including fashion, general goods, furniture), cafes and so on. If the nearby “America mura” is the place for rebellious young people, then Horie is the place for trendy young people. Horie is more open and spacious in comparison to the other […]

Sushi Tanao

Hachiya Goju Sogyoten

Established in 1947, this is a famous ramen restaurant. Their original formula for the soup includes broth from pork bones and a seafood broth made mainly from dried horse mackerel. Both broths are cooled to remove impurities and finally blended together. In addition the soup comes topped with this shop’s original burnt lard. It is […]

Namba Parks

Directly connected to Nankai Dentetsu Namba Station, Namba Parks is a huge, multi-building landmark. In the commercial tower, there is high quality clothes and other various goods, with over 250 shops and restaurants in total. It contains the largest cinema complex in Osaka, as well as a verdant rooftop park.

TOKYO JOYPOLIS

One of the largest indoor amusement parks, Tokyo Joypolis is a mashup of digital and real. Beginning with a coaster ride that runs through the well hole of the facility and takes you on a journey full of thrills, there are over 20 attractions for one to enjoy. You’ll even find attractions with the latest […]

Canal City Hakata

Canal City Hakata is a large commercial complex with a total floor area of approximately 252,500 m2, and is a landmark in the Nakasu Kawabata area. Centered on a 180-meter-long canal, six colorful, pop-colored buildings stand side by side. Inside are not only more than 200 stores and restaurants, but also two hotels, a theater, […]

Yatai Mami-chan

In addition to the standard menu items such as oden and tonkotsu ramen, the restaurant offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes that can be served as snacks for alcoholic beverages. The most popular menu item is the “Mentaiko Tamago”, a tender omelette with Japanese soup stock, filled with mentaiko and green onions. […]

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 […]

Kansai International Airport

Kansai International Airport is used by roughly 30 million people per year, and it is the second busiest international airport in Japan, serving roughly 70 countries and 270 cities. See below for destination cities and timetables. Airline Information　Airlines　Flight Schedule * There are also LCCs flying between Asia Pacific countries/regions (Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, […]

Tanuki Koji Shopping Arcade

Ramen Yotsuba

Opened in December 2015, the restaurant is relatively new, but quickly gained popularity and has been awarded the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand. The owner is very particular about his dried sardine ramen (niboshi ramen). No MSG is used, instead, several kinds of Japanese dried sardines, kelp, and dried bonito are used to create a deep […]

Chitose Outlet Mall Rera

Located in front of JR Minami Chitose Station and easily accessible from the airport, however, there are few luxury brands. Brand List:GUCCI、COACH、Brooks Brothers、POLO RALPH LAUREN、BENETTON、TOMMY HILFIGER, and that’s about it.

Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge is a large and magnificent 124-meter-long bridge that spans the mouth of the Kushiro River. Its location in the city center makes access to it easy. From the bridge, you can enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun melting into the sea and the Kushiro River and Kushiro Port turning a beautiful […]