Shin-Umeda City is filled with greenery between the buildings. Take the elevator from the entrance of Umeda Sky Building, which stands within the city, to reach the sky garden on the 39th floor. As you can see in the photo, there is an atrium in the middle of the part connecting the two buildings, and walking around it you can get a panoramic view of the city of Osaka spreading out below. On clear days, you can see as far as Awaji Island and Mount Ikoma, and the sunset is beautiful.

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This huge mass retailer towering over the north side of JR Osaka Station is always bustling with activity. A new spot has opened at Yodobashi Multimedia Umeda, which offers a full range of cameras, computers, and electrical appliances. Yodobashi Umeda's new addition, UMEDA LINKS, is part of the new Yodobashi Umeda Tower, a symbol of the north exit of Osaka Station, which includes a commercial facility with around 200 stores across a variety of genres. There are also plenty of dining options, including a supermarket and Oishiimono Yokocho (Delicious Food Alley).

Located a 5-6 minute walk northeast from JR Osaka Station, this area is home to the Umeda Arts Theater and the MBS Mainichi Broadcasting building, with the Umeda Loft, a popular spot for general merchandise, at its center. It's home to small yet stylish cafes, imported goods stores, galleries, and the recently opened NU Chayamachi, a trendy shopping mall for fashion and gourmet food. It's one of Kita's trendsetting areas.

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Following Umeda Sky Building, this is our second aerial stroll. The giant Ferris wheel, accessible from the 7th floor of HEP FIVE, a bright red fashion and amusement building near Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station, is a popular date spot for couples. The view from the top, 106 meters, is magnificent. Take a leisurely stroll through the sky in an air-conditioned gondola that takes about 15 minutes to complete a full rotation.

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The atrium elevator hall has a luxurious atmosphere, and the elaborate lighting will make you feel a little like a celebrity. Along with famous brand shops, there are also skincare, general goods, and natural food stores, making it a popular destination for couples and female customers. You can also enjoy entertainment at the jazz live house Billboard Live Osaka and the Osaka Shiki Theatre.

When it comes to downtown Kita, Kitashinchi is the place to go, a favorite among company presidents. Meanwhile, the Hankyu Higashidori Shopping Arcade is a strong ally for the average office worker. Located east of Hankyu Osaka Umeda Station, this shopping arcade is home to a variety of reasonably priced sushi restaurants, kappo restaurants, izakayas, and oden restaurants for the discerning palate. Karaoke, saunas, and game centers are also lined up, making it a comfortable place for everyone, from young people to seniors, to spend the night.

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Heading south from Higashidori Shopping Street to Ohatsutenjin-dori Shopping Street, you'll find Tsuyutenjin Shrine nestled in the valley between the buildings. Chikamatsu Monzaemon performed the Joruri play "Sonezaki Shinju" (Love Suicides at Sonezaki) based on the incident in which Ohatsu, a prostitute from Dojima-Shinchi Tenmaya, and Tokubei, a clerk at Hommachi Hiranoya, committed suicide here in Tenjin no Mori. Since then, this shrine has come to be called "Ohatsutenjin." Stone statues of Ohatsu and Tokubei can be seen within the shrine grounds, and couples can be seen praying for marriage, hoping to emulate Ohatsu's unwavering love.

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