Do you have a shopping guide for Osaka, Japan?

Osaka is one of the famous commercial cities in Japan, with many unique commercial streets and shopping cities.

The Southern District is the center of food culture known as "Eating Poor", especially the representative commercial streets in Dotonbori and Osaka near Shinsaibashi. Shinsaibashi is a ceiling-style shopping street with large shopping centers and ancient shops. It is a paradise for shopping. The area nicknamed America Village is the birthplace of popular culture, and the fashion city here is a fashion paradise for young people in Osaka and even Japan. In the north, Chaya Town, Osaka Dear Store Street and Crystal Gai Na Underground Street are also places that young people like to go.

Brand fashion shop

There are many high-end fashion brands in Osaka. In addition, America Mura and Xihe River are characterized by hippies and fashionable clothes, attracting many young people.

Five first-class department stores in Osaka: Hankyu Department Store, Daimaru Company, Takashimaya (the oldest department store in Japan), Kintetsu Abeno Department Store, and sogou Store (one of the oldest stores in Osaka).

Shopping centers and shopping corridors

A major symbol of Osaka is the shopping centers, shopping corridors and underground shopping streets everywhere. Mei Tian, Shinsaibashi and Nanpu all have comprehensive shopping malls, underground shopping streets and shopping corridors, and you can buy almost all the goods you want.

Specialty stores and wholesale markets

Qian Qian Duoguya Jindian Street is a market that provides various supplies for restaurant operators. Lihua Street is a commercial street with various styles of furniture. Shops specializing in traditional Japanese dolls and toys can be found in Matsuya-CHO.

duty free shop

There are many kinds of duty-free shops in Kansai International Airport, ranging from perfume, cosmetics, brand jewelry, fashion pendants to alcohol and tobacco.

In addition, even high-priced brand-name cosmetics can be bought at a 20% discount in pharmacies. You can also buy cheap goods at 100 Yuan Store and 300 yuan Store, and you can't help but buy an empty wallet.

Shopping place recommendation:

Teahouse Town, Tianshenqiao Shopping Street, Xinzhaiqiao, America Mura, Yutang Jinjie, Niigata Electric Street, Dongwuqiao Shopping Street, Underground Department Store, Heimen Market and Osaka Crane Bridge Market.

Special shopping in Osaka:

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Octopus ball

Octopus balls are very popular snacks for adults and children. In Dotonbori, there are many stalls selling these octopus balls, which can be eaten while walking. This octopus ball is a kind of cake, which is made by mixing flour and broth into batter, adding octopus and other fillings into the batter and baking into bite-sized octopus balls. Recently, vacuum-packed and frozen goods have also come on the market, and you can also taste the authentic flavor of octopus balls after thawing in the microwave oven.

dessert

Japanese snacks are delicate in taste, exquisite in appearance and diverse in variety. You can taste the products of glico, a world-famous dim sum factory, and get a glimpse of the characteristics of Osaka dim sum.

Introduction of electrical products

Japan Bridge Electric Street is the best place to buy high-quality and low-priced electrical products, including computers, cameras, audio-visual equipment, televisions and other household equipment. The commodity prices here are unexpectedly low, and it is a shopping paradise for electronic appliances.

small gift

Octopus roast, "eat to go" doll, "big crab" billboard and other symbols representing Osaka. These small gifts are exquisite, lovely and creative. I might as well buy it as a souvenir.

tinware

Tin ware is a kind of vessel that has been used since ancient Egypt. It first appeared in Japan in the 7th century. At first, people used it to worship gods. However, during the Edo period, tin wares were widely used as daily necessities in Osaka. Because tin contains positive ions and has the function of purifying water, it can make the taste of wine more mellow and the taste of tea more beautiful. In addition, tin vases can prolong the life of flowers. Today, Osaka's tin production accounts for 80-85% of the total domestic output, and most of it is made according to traditional manual skills.

Blue glass ball

"Blue glass balls" were used to decorate the clothes of ancient Mesopotamian nobles. It was introduced to Japan through the Silk Road in ancient times and developed in Osaka. Here, the blue glass ball, which is still made in the traditional way and unique in the world, is a popular Osaka souvenir.

Osaka paper crafts (Osaka-style paper crafts)

Paper handicrafts (similar to paper handicrafts) in Osaka have a history of more than 400 years. When making this kind of handicrafts, first stick several layers of Japanese paper on the frame, and then dry it. After drying, take it off the wooden frame and color it. There are paper tigers, tumblers, masks and many other works. Among them, the paper tiger is the most popular amulet, which is said to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Osaka cage plate sculpture (Osaka louver sculpture art)

The "cage-piercing board" is a finely carved panel located between the top of the door and the ceiling in a traditional Japanese room. Originally designed for the ventilation and lighting of the room, it is also a beautiful decoration. In these carved panels, the three-dimensional patterns made of natural textures of raw materials are fully utilized, making Osaka "transparent cage plate" famous for its modern urban beauty. At present, some long poems (thin paper strips for calligraphy) are also carved in this way and sold as souvenirs.

"the world is unified" wine

Good wine was invented by Osaka lovers. It is brewed with a rare and most suitable "Xiongmachi" rice. Immediately after brewing, put it in a bottle and store it in a cool cellar. This wine is elegant and mellow, and it is most suitable for drinking at 5- 15oC.

Ancient monk room wine

At the end of Muromachi era (about/kloc-the middle and late 6th century), a kind of good wine called "monk room wine" was brewed in temples all over the country. The shogunate especially loved this "monk room wine". According to the records at that time, people carefully recreated this wine, which was mellow and sweet, and was especially suitable as a dessert wine or an aperitif.