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Take a snack break at this Japanese sweet shop’s tea house

New, yet nostalgic. The station shopping arcade is a mix of older shops with history, and stylish, newer shops.

One of the world's largest gaming events. Businesses and groups exhibit the latest in games, enabling visitors to get an early crack at them.

An esteemed department store adored by locals. The busy underground food zone is a must-see!

The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, a five-star accommodation, is situated in the vicinity of Namba Station, a prime tourist hotspot in Osaka. It is guaranteed to charm our LIVE JAPAN readers! On the top floor, there's a rooftop eatery where you can savor delectable dishes while admiring the impressive panorama. The combination of gourmet food and mesmerizing views is bound to turn your stay into an extraordinary experience. It is an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in a lavish getaway with family or friends. By choosing to stay here, you're on track to creating remarkable memories.

Popular for fresh flavor at reasonable prices

A gyoza specialty restaurant overflowing with originality

Enjoy the greenery of the garden inside Nanzen-ji Temple at a boiled tofu store

ALBi is a shopping center for fashion and outdoor items for all lifestyles.

Kinomiya Shrine, along with a towering 2,000 year old sacred tree on site, has been worshiped as a god of Atami since ancient times.

Reproduces the streets of Fukagawa Saga-cho in the Edo Period so visitors can see the scene and lifestyle of that period.

This specialty tonkotsu ramen shop is one of the country’s oldest

A comic convention that fuses technology with pop culture such as Japanese-American movies, comics, and animation.

The seas of Japan, the bond with the rest of the world, entertainment. The aquarium is a symbol of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, contributing to the revitalization of local communities.

Natural forest with a history deriving from the remains of Kitanomaru of the Edo Castle.

Hearty and healthy meals with black rice

Embraced by nature, this studio has produced numerous public art works.

A whimsical space reminding you of a western-style home from the Showa period

Kawasaki Halloween, one of Japan's largest Halloween events in Japan, began in 1997.

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple