PiQtour Japan

shopping

“If you like shoes also don't miss Ona tiger which is actually owned by aex and is a Lifestyle brand they have of really cute shoes and they have a bunch of other stuff too”

experience

“let's talk about doam Bui Canal the heart of this area the canal was the brainchild of nasu Doon who was a local Merchant during the 1600s his vision was to connect the yokoi and umzu rivers which would make allaka a key commercial hub by allowing Goods to move more freely through the city tragically Doon was killed in the siege of ulaka and he couldn't finish his work but it was finished for him the canal was finished in 1615 and in his honor was named Doon body AKA doon's Canal the completion of the canal transformed the area by the late 1600s DOI became Osaka's Entertainment District lined with theaters restaurants and tea houses Samurai and commoners alike came to enjoy Kabuki Boon rocku puppet shows and other forms of entertainment this Lively atmosphere made dooni the place to be for hundreds of years a tradition that continues with the modern Neon Lights bustling food stalls and of course the Lively crowds that you see today”

restaurant

“so one of the places I usually recommend for open Miyaki is Cho okonomiyaki and the reason I recommend this is not only because it's delicious because they have three or four floors of seating so even though usually there's a line outside during lunch and dinner there's no one here right now um even when there is a line usually it moves fairly fast just because there's so many tables so it's a pretty popular spot they have a few more locations I think it's really good let's get some SHO okaki”

shopping

“Ebisubashi shopping street dating back over 400 years this street connects the modern with the traditional historically Doon buy actually started as an Entertainment District full of theaters but it soon grew into Osaka's Lively nightlife and food Hub today it's a bustling area for both locals and tourists to shop eat and soak in Osaka energy”

cafe

“I'm going to point out this is a bookstore with a Starbucks in it and the reason I point it out is because in this area public bathrooms can be a little bit hard to find and the ones that you do find can be a little bit not so lovely so if you buy a drink at the Starbucks here you can actually use bathroom it's nice and it's clean and we love that and you'll know it because it is on the big corner right when you get to this big open area”

experience

“next we have the iconic glyco running man sign and if you've ever wondered why this thing is so freaking famous it's actually been here since 1935 meaning it's been lighting up doodi for almost a century glyco the company behind the Beloved Pocky initially made caramel candies as a high energy treat ideal for athletes The Running Man and symbolizes this idea of energy and vitality which has made him a beloved figure for locals so when you come here you are basically legally required to get this shot and I usually recommend leaving the bridge and coming down here to the water and you can get usually a wider better shot without like a million people behind you”

shopping

“first up is one of my favorite stores and that is bookof and this is a bookof plus you'll find everything from pre-owned video games and consoles to collectible anime figures to Louis Vuitton bags all at pretty good prices I always recommend dropping in a book off just to see if there's anything you can get at a better price than back at home”

experience

“Visit the vibrant Hozenji Yokocho Alley for a traditional vibe 🌸.”

shopping

“The other store I want to show you which has great prices and also shoes that actually fit my larger American feet is ABC Mart honestly this store single-handedly got me into sneakers they have a fabulous selection of sneakers for all you sneaker heads and sometimes they even have cool limited edition shoes from Classic Brands like Nike and Adidas to Unique Japanese designs”

restaurant

“Taro is Osaka's beloved puppet mascot he's dressed as a straight performer and he's been Osaka's unofficial Ambassador since he debuted in front of the restaurant called kui do in 1950 so back in the 1970s when going out to restaurants was more of an adult thing kuy DA's restaurant owners wanted to make a familyfriendly restaurant that would allow kids to be the bosses of the dining experience”

experience

“Capture the best views of Dotonbori Bridge and the neon-lit skyline 🌃.”

experience

“and then we're going to see H zeni Temple which is a super cute little not busy at all Temple that I want to show you... dating back to 1637 the shrine is dedicated to fudo mol who's a fierce Buddhist deity known for Waring off evil but what makes henja unique is its MOS covered statue visitors pour water over the statue which has grown a lush Moss coat over time turning Futo mu into a gentle green Guardian locals say if you need to purify your heart go to heni”

shopping

“all right behind me we have the Beloved donkey hot store which I'm sure you've heard of locals call it donkey and they sell literally everything anything you could possibly need they have it and they probably have it taxfree as well so that's a big win for you guys not for me cuz I love but they also have a super big ferris wheel where you can go all the way up and see a great view of the city”