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Osaka Namba

Namba, the south area of Osaka, centred around the Nankai Namba terminal, is the liveliest spot in Osaka, as well as the city's historical and cultural center.
Over 300 years it developed as the focus of Kamigata traditional arts culture. This means that there are a variety of Bunraku, Kabuki, Rakugo, and Manzai theatres in the area. These days Namba is also famous for being the centre of trendsetting pop culture.
In addition, the Namba and Shinsaibashi areas are home to many unique shops, such as world famous brand stores, up-coming designer's stores in Minamisenba and Horie, and stores with over 100 years of history. It is an area in which you can shop to your heart's content.
The area is also famous for excellent food. You can enjoy original Osaka food at all sorts of restaurants ranging from simple everyday cuisine , to high-class Japanese style restaurants.

Hozenji-Yokocho Alley

This elegant stone paved alley is lined with a variety of restaurants, from old establishments to rustic restaurants serving "kushikatsu" (deep fried skewered pieces of meat and vegetables).
At a Buddha statue in Hozenji Temple, called Mizukake Fudo, people pray for requited love.
The Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum is located at the alley's entrance.
There, you can take in the "Osaka Prints" exhibit, which has received acclaim from around the world.

Nippombashi DEN-DEN Town

Nipponbashi DEN-DEN Town

For many years this has been a district for buying electronics, and in recent years it has also seen an increase in the number of pop culture-related stores, catering to fans of anime, videogames and maid cafes. Nipponbashi is "Osaka's Akihabara."
The shop Hero Gangu Kenkyujo offers a full set of dolls portraying heroes and heroines from Japanese anime. Check out the counter at Sakura Osaka, where you can eat instant ramen from all over Japan.

Dotombori

Dotombori proudly announces itself with the flashing and humming of its many neon signboards.
The most famous is the quintessentially Japanese Glico sign.
To remember this glittering scene, how about snapping a photo on the Ebisubashi Bridge?

Kuromon Market

Kuromon Market, known as "Osaka's Kitchen", is a favorite spot for the people of Osaka, Japan's most food-loving people.
The market attracts huge throngs of people in late December, who come to buy tuna and blowfish (fugu).