Osaka🇯🇵

Osaka… Just hearing the name makes my heart swell 🍡 This city is like a perfect blend of modernity and authentic Japanese vibes. Easy to travel, delicious food The people are lovely and friendly, plus the atmosphere is just as inviting as any other city. Starting from Kansai Airport, when you walk out, it feels like you can smell Japan all over! Everything looks neat, clean, and slightly cute. I have to say, get your phone ready because there are plenty of photo spots. 🩵 Anyone who loves to eat like us will definitely scream. Because Osaka is nicknamed “Japan’s kitchen” 🥢 Start lightly with hot takoyaki, round balls, soft dough, crispy squid inside, eat with sweet and salty sauce, sprinkle with dried fish that melts in your mouth. It’s so good! Walk a little further and you’ll find an okonomiyaki shop or Japanese pizza that they make right in front of you. Beat the eggs, add cabbage, and meat of your choice. Topped with sauce and generously sprinkled with seaweed, wow, it was so delicious that I wanted another piece 🤤 Walking around Dotonbori is a heaven for foodies and shoppers. There is the iconic running Glico sign that everyone must take a picture with! This area is full of restaurants, souvenir shops, clothes, cute cafes And cute game stores that when you walk in, it's like you've entered a cartoon world 💖 This knickknack shop is where you spend the most money Because the items are so cute, from key chains to socks with zoom-zoom designs Speaking of cute things, don't miss a trip to Universal Studios Japan (USJ) 🎢🎡 It feels like a childhood memory. When I walked into the Harry Potter zone, I have to say that I got goosebumps! Hogwarts Castle is so magnificent! I also got to try Butterbeer. It was strangely sweet and fluffy. It was great~ And don't miss the Mario zone, which is very new and very popular. There are both racing cars. Enter the mushroom world and shout "Yoshi!" for fun. Kids love it and adults are thrilled 😆🍄 Another place that I am very impressed with is Osaka Castle 🏯. When you walk in, you feel peaceful and there are many trees. In some seasons, you can see cherry blossoms or red leaves fluttering. It's really beautiful. Anyone who likes taking pictures will definitely get beautiful pictures to take home. There is a lot of interesting history inside. Plus, when you go upstairs, you can see a panoramic view of the city. It's so cool. Osaka is not only lively. There are also quiet corners to relax. For example, Umeda area, which has large shopping malls and Umeda Sky Building. On the upper floors, you can go up and see a 360-degree view. When you see the city lights at night, you will feel like "Wow... this is Japan." 🌃 There is also Shinsaibashi area, which is perfect for shopaholics. For those who love clothes, cosmetics, fashion, or are fans of 100 yen, I must say that Daiso and Seria stores there are real heaven! They sell everything from household items to toys and home decorations with authentic Japanese designs. Both cute and very good quality 💕💴 If you want to experience more Japanese culture, we recommend trying on a yukata and walking around the Tempozan area, near the aquarium or along the waterfront. There are beautiful views, cool breezes, and taking pictures is very cute, like being in a Japanese series. Another activity that I really like is taking a local train and walking around small cities near Osaka, such as Nara or Kyoto. It's very close, but the atmosphere changes! In Nara, there are deer walking all over the park, while in Kyoto, there is the Fushimi Inari Shrine, where walking under the long red torii gates feels like praying for a better life. 🍂✨ When evening falls, we like to come back to walk around Dotonbori again because the lights at night are very beautiful. Some shops have neon lights, soft music, and many people walking around, but it doesn't feel stuffy at all. Instead, it becomes lively and warm, like this city really welcomes us every day. ❤️ Speaking of accommodation, Osaka has many types. You can choose to stay in a luxurious hotel or a cute hostel. The price is cuter than many cities in Japan. Plus, it's convenient to travel because the subway connects all over the city. No matter where you go, you'll get there in no time~ Osaka is not a city as flashy and magnificent as Tokyo. But it is a city full of small charms hidden in every alley. It is cute, warm, and easy to access. Anyone who visits will feel that "I want to come back again" 🍙🩵 Before going back, stop by to buy cute souvenirs such as Japanese sweets with cartoon characters. Red bean-filled mochi, Kit Kats with strange flavors, or unicorn wooden key chains from shrines, there are so many to choose from. 🎁 And you must have a full phone with photos with a warm heart from visiting Osaka. For those who are hesitating about where to travel in Japan... Try to put Osaka in your heart once. Then you will understand that "Osaka... is really cute without trying." 💖🇯🇵 ⸻ #Osaka #TravelAbroad