Youth is about trips, experiences, discoveries, and freedom to do what you like. Like us - members who are passionate about traveling, we chose Osaka as one of the destinations when coming to Japan.
Osaka in Japanese is a combination of the word Dai (大) which means big and the word Phan (坂) which means slope, combined to form a large slope. However, the interesting thing here is that Osaka city has an almost completely flat terrain with an area of 222 km2and 2.6 million people live.
Osaka has a contrasting beauty, with its architecture and culture bearing a strong historical imprint, but its people and pace of life are very vibrant.
Known as the most livable city in the Land of the Rising Sun, Osaka offers visitors the feeling of a blend of traditional and modern culture.
Before embarking on a culinary exploration of the bustling Dotonbori street, don’t forget to take a photo of yourself with the Glico Man sign. This is a sign with a man in a running position on a racetrack, the sign was erected in 1935, to promote the Glico food company.
Glico Man Sign
Deserving of its reputation as Osaka’s busiest street – the kitchen of the world, Dotonbori is lined with unique restaurants and eateries. It’s not hard for visitors to spot a sign with a giant cow, a whole octopus or a giant crab leg.
No need for fancy advertising, these signs say it all: "Here we sell all the best things related to beef, to octopus, to crab". And of course, the food here is absolutely impeccable, from the street vendors to the restaurant, from the presentation to the taste. We still had to queue a bit because there were quite a lot of customers, but the waiting time was less than a song.
When traveling to Osaka, don't forget to enjoy the special dishes here.
The fragrant, sweet grilled king crab legs, the chewy and crunchy takoyaki (octopus balls), and the gyoza (dumplings) are all dishes that tourists absolutely should not miss. In addition, sukiyaki hotpot, eel rice, cheese crab shell, grilled fish, yakitori chicken skewers, fresh ice cream... are all dishes worth experiencing.
Coming to this street, not only can you fill your stomach but you can also admire the sights. On the street, there are many interesting cosplay performances. The drumming performance with a bucket by a talented young Japanese guy attracted the attention of many tourists. Together, we enjoyed the way he lived with passion, and then exclaimed: "This is youth".
As a culinary paradise, Osaka has unique signs all over the streets.
Students from faraway provinces also come to Osaka, to Dontobori to live their youth to the fullest. We were very privileged during our trip: our mouths were filled with delicious food, our stomachs were full, and our hearts were made ten years younger.
Moreover, Osaka is also known as a shopping city, so visitors don't have to worry about not knowing what to buy, because in addition to the cuisine on Dotonbori Street, just a few more steps, visitors will be embraced by a street with all kinds of shops from clothes, shoes, jewelry, pharmacies... named Shinsaibashi. We are almost lost in the secondhand shops or stores of Zara, Uniqlo chains...
A talented young Japanese guy's bucket drum performance
Osaka is the second largest city in Japan and also the busiest commercial center of the "cherry blossom" country.
Osaka is truly a colorful piece in our Japanese experience picture. Coming to Osaka is synonymous with the concept of delicious food, nice clothes, and affordable prices.
If you come to Japan, please don't forget to make an appointment to visit Osaka.
