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

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

Brand Fashion Store

There are many high-end fashion brand stores in Osaka. In addition, America Mura and Nishihori River are characterized by hippies and trendy clothes, attracting many young people.

Five first-class department stores in Osaka: Hankyu Department Store in Mei Tian, Daimaru Company, Takashimaya (the oldest department store in Japan), Kintetsu Abeno Department Store, and sogo Store (one of Osaka's time-honored stores)

Shopping malls and shopping corridors

A major symbol of Osaka is the shopping malls, shopping corridors and underground shopping streets everywhere, and comprehensive shopping is gathered in Mei Tian, Shinsaibashi and Nambo areas.

specialty stores and wholesale markets

Qianqian Doguya Jin Store Street is a specialty market that provides all kinds of supplies for restaurant operators. Lihuatong 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 shops

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

in addition, even high-priced brand-name cosmetics can be obtained at a price of 7% to 2% in the DRUGSTORE. You can also buy good quality and low price goods in the 1-yuan store and the 3-yuan store, so you can't help but buy an empty wallet.

Recommended shopping places:

Teahouse Town, Tenjin Bridge Shops Street, Shinsaibashi, America Mura, Yutangjin Street, Nijo Electric Street, Doguya Bridge Shops Street, Department Store Underground, Heimen Market, Osaka Crane Bridge Market

Osaka's specialty shopping:

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Octopus balls

Octopus balls are very popular snacks for adults and children. There are many stalls selling these octopus balls in Dotonbori, which can be eaten while walking. This octopus ball is a kind of pastry, which is made by mixing flour with 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.

dim sum

Japanese dim sum is 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

Niigata Electric Street is the best place to purchase high-quality, inexpensive electrical products, including computers, cameras, audio and video equipment, televisions and other household equipment. The price of goods here is unexpectedly low, and it is a shopping paradise for electronic and electrical equipment.

small gifts

octopus roast, dolls that can't be eaten, billboards that represent Osaka, etc. The small gifts with these themes are exquisite, cute and creative. Might as well buy it as a souvenir.

Tin ware

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 dedicated it to worship the gods. However, in the Edo period, tin ware was widely used as a daily necessities in Osaka. Because tin contains positive ions, it has the function of purifying water, which can make the wine taste more mellow and the tea taste more beautiful. In addition, tin vases can prolong the life of flowers. Today, the output of tin ware in Osaka accounts for 8-85% of the total domestic output, and most of them are made by traditional manual techniques.

blue glass ball

"blue glass ball" was once used to decorate the clothes of ancient Mesopotamian nobles. In ancient times, it was introduced to Japan via the Silk Road and developed in Osaka. Here, the blue glass ball, which is still made in the traditional way and its pattern is unique in the world, is a popular Osaka souvenir.

Osaka paper crafts (Osaka-style paper crafts)

Osaka paper crafts (similar to paper crafts) have a history of more than 4 years. When making this kind of handicrafts, first paste several layers of Japanese paper on the frame, and then dry it. After drying, remove it from the wooden frame and paint it with color. 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 through-cage plate carving (carving art in transom window, osaka)

"through-cage plate" is a finely carved through-cage panel located between the door top and 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 board" famous for its modern urban beauty. Nowadays, some long poem (thin paper strip for calligraphy) frames and lamp stands also adopt this carving process and are sold as souvenirs.

"World Unification" wine

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

Ancient monk's room wine

At the end of Muromachi era (about the middle to late 16th century), a kind of good wine named "monk's room wine" was brewed in temples all over the country. The shogunate general especially loves this kind of "monk room wine". According to the records at that time, people carefully recreated this wine, which has a mellow and sweet taste and is especially suitable for dessert wine or aperitif.