My name is Ian and I am Australian. I am travelling around Japan eating as much Ramen as I possibly can. When I'm not eating Ramen I'm either walking around the backstreets of Japan's major cities or running around Japan's many parks. I am interested in modern art and will go out of my way to see art by Takeshi Murakami or Yayoi Kusama.
Central Osaka is relatively flat, which makes it a great place for running.
Horie. This area combines boutique fashion of areas and intimate coffee shops without the bustle of areas such as Umeda and nearby Shinsaibashi. This area is also home to bicycle stores, furniture shops and second hand clothing stores.
There is no better venue to experience Japanese baseball than a Hanshin Tigers game at Koshien Stadium. Hanshin Tigers fans are known to be enthusiastic supporters and fiercely defensive of their team, which makes for a great atmosphere.
Osaka has seen a number of coffee shops pop up and locals are flocking to venues that deliver good quality coffee. The following cafes are a selection of unique venues that are perfect for meeting up with friends, taking Instagram photos, watching the world go by, or if you are just looking for your daily caffeine fix.
To truly experience Osaka like a local, you need to take to the streets on a bicycle.
With summer in full swing and the temperature rising, locals head to Osaka’s many parks to escape the heat of the day and the bustle of the city.
