Located about 500 meters west of Higobashi Station on the subway, this science paradise, nicknamed "Yumechu Tokimekikan," is filled with hands-on exhibits themed on "Space and Energy," offering fun and educational experiences for both children and adults. The planetarium (showing four times a day for approximately 45 minutes, with a rotation system) boasts one of the world's largest dome screens, measuring 26.5 meters in diameter. Six projectors project high-resolution digital images across the entire sky, representing the Milky Way as 350,000 stars, allowing visitors to enjoy a starry sky that's as close to the real thing as possible. There's also a spectacular Omnimax movie (showing three times a day for approximately 45 minutes, with a rotation system), as well as a variety of other areas, including "The Human Battery" and "Searching for Neutrinos." Take your heart across the galaxy and experience a day in the life of a scientist.

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As soon as you leave the Science Museum, your eyes will be drawn to a gigantic monument made of beautifully curved silver stainless steel pipes. This is actually the entrance gate to the National Museum of Art, Osaka. This is the start of your tour of this completely underground museum, designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Belli, who was selected as one of the "10 most influential American architects of our time." The three-floor underground exhibition floor, a global rare sight, houses a collection of approximately 5,000 works, including paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs from Japan and abroad from the 20th century onward. Approximately 50 to 100 works are constantly being rotated seasonally. Special exhibitions showcasing active artists and contemporary art are also held six to seven times a year. The museum also offers unique gallery talks and lectures, as well as a childcare service (reservations required for a fee).

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Located directly in front of the National Museum of Art, Osaka, this old-fashioned white-walled building faces the Tosabori River. At first glance, it looks like any other building, but in the corner of the wall you'll see the four letters "graf." "graf" is a creative group whose members, including designers, product designers, carpenters, furniture makers, artists, and chefs, collaborate to design "living spaces." They also handle spatial production for a variety of facilities. In 2000, they moved their headquarters to Nakanoshima, where they now operate furniture manufacturing, showrooms, cafes, galleries, bookshops, and more. This is the hub of design and culture for the hottest creators in Osaka. There's sure to be something here that strikes a chord with you.

The gentle curves of the Tobiseiji (celadon porcelain), created long ago during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13th and 14th centuries. The beauty of the large white porcelain jar conveys the sophistication of the 17th-century Joseon Dynasty. The Museum of Oriental Ceramics was established by the city of Osaka in 1982 with the donation of the Ataka Collection, a collection of 965 pieces (approximately 1,000 pieces) of exquisite Oriental ceramics from 21 Sumitomo Group companies. Later, many Korean ceramics were donated by Yi Byung-chang, and the museum now boasts a collection of approximately 2,000 pieces, including national treasures. As you wander through the quiet exhibition rooms, you can almost hear the thoughts of our ancestors beyond time and space from behind the glass cases. Gallery guided tours are also available on weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (requires 1-2 hours, please inquire).

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