{"id":1020,"date":"2024-03-28T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T01:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2024-03-28T10:57:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T01:57:55","slug":"shinsekai-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/oneday-tour\/shinsekai-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided by a Shinsekai local! A neighborhood tour of Shinsekai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are some hidden spots in Shinsekai that locals love? Haruki Kumagai, an area guide, gives us a 1-Day Local Tour of a secret Osaka known only to those in the know. Of particular interest is Shinsekai Market, which has experienced a boom in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image3-1-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinsekai is known as one of the best sightseeing spots in Osaka. Typically, you\u2019d go from Shin-Imamiya Station or Doubutsuen-mae Station through Janjan Yokocho, climb Tsutenkaku Tower, eat kushikatsu (skewered pork cutlets)\u2026 In recent years, however, the Shinsekai Market, which stretches along the side of Ebisucho Station, has undergone a major transformation and is showing a lot of potential. You may have heard about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinsekai Market was established in 1916. At one time, after post-war reconstruction, it was a bustling shopping center with about 50 stores. However, due to Osaka\u2019s aging population and other problems, it gradually became a shuttered street. Since around 2010, it has been used more and more as an event venue, and in 2012, the quirky Self Matsuri began, bringing Shinsekai into the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After the food stalls open, the market comes alive with color and people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, as a foodie district, the once-deserted area has come to life. This revival was spearheaded by Haruki Kumagai, who runs Imagination Pika Space in the shopping arcade. It is no exaggeration to say that Mr. Kumagai has ushered in a new era in Shinsekai shopping arcade. We asked him to tell us how an insider enjoys Shinsekai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image44-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-guide\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-guide__title\">Today&#8217;s Guide<\/div>\n  <ul class=\"wpcon-guide__list\">\n    <li class=\"wpcon-guide__list__detail\">\n      <div class=\"wpcon-guide-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wpcon-guide-txt\">\n        <div class=\"wpcon-guide-txt__name\">Haruki Kumagai<\/div>\n        <div class=\"wpcon-guide-txt__read\">Born in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. After working as a ceramic artist in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, he returned to his hometown after the Great East Japan Earthquake and engaged in reconstruction assistance activities. In 2012, he moved to Osaka and launched the Self Matsuri with his friends. In the same year, he opened &#8220;Imagination Pika Space&#8221; in a store that had been used as the festival office. He has been the owner of the store ever since. Additionally, he serves as the head of the Shinsekai Market Commercial Cooperative Association youth department and launched the &#8220;Shinsekai Market Stall Street Project&#8221; in 2022 as a producer.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delicious, freshly made take-away from Meat Sakamoto!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image18.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first restaurant we visited was Meat Sakamoto, located at the entrance on the Ebisu-machi side. It was established in 1910 and is truly a living embodiment of Shinsekai. Today, it mainly sells take-away items such as croquettes and other fried foods, beef cutlet sandwiches, and more. Although there is inevitably a line on weekends, this is a must-visit restaurant if you are touring Shinsekai Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image20.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As a butcher shop, Meat Sakamoto only does wholesale to restaurants in the area and retail by advance reservation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, Mr. Kumagai chose the Tsutenkaku croquette, a specialty beloved by children and adults alike. The juicy minced meat is intertwined with the flaky potatoes, creating a deep, nostalgic flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image21.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The price is an amazing 80 yen (tax included)!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image23.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An appetizing cross-section. The croquettes are fried within a minute of ordering, so they are always hot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another specialty we would like to introduce is the Special fillet cutlet andwich. When you hear that the price is 1,800 yen (tax included), you may think it\u2019s expensive! But the best filet has been carefully selected by a professional meat chef. This juicy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth sandwich is well worth the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image52.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Special filet cutlet sandwich, 1,800 yen (tax included). Also served with special sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image57.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Kumagai experiencing the special filet cutlet sandwich for the first time. He fainted from the sheer deliciousness!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image36.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In addition to cutlets, there is a full lineup of deep-fried skewered food, including potatoes, onions, and sausage. They also offer a 1,000 yen set that can be enjoyed at the restaurant along with a can of beer!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Sakamoto (right), the owner, and staff member Mr. Hankawa (left). They always greet you with bright smiles!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>The ham cutlets and minced pork cutlets are also excellent and can be eaten at the storefront with beer! During busy weekends, wait times fluctuate throughout the day, so try coming back later if the wait is too long.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image36.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Meat Sakamoto<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-22-6, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FB3U1bMmCr7xSaN47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Business hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (Closed when fried foods sell out)<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6641-0508<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shinsekai-nikunosakamoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Site<\/a>\n<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A store with everything from snacks to pickles, daily necessities to animal prints<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image46.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently 17 stores (union members) operating in the Shinsekai Market shopping arcade. Many of them have been in business for more than 100 years, and the general goods store Miyaura Iroiro SHOP is one of them. From cooking utensils to cleaning supplies, the store offers a wide variety of household products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this store, a device handmade by the storeowner\u2019s wife, Hiroko, is installed in front of the store. It\u2019s named &#8220;Hirokoda Switch,&#8221; after a certain TV program, and anyone can play with it freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image53.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The elaborate construction of the &#8220;Hirokoda Switch&#8221; is a sight to behold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image38.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A quick shot with Hiroko, the creator. Her husband, the owner of the store, also helped with ideas.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>The owner is the president of the Shinsekai Market Association, so he has been a great help to me on a regular basis. Most of the glasses and tableware I use in my store were purchased here.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image46.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Miyaura Iroiro SHOP<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-21-12, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/NXQABNDoCLHqhD2UA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6641-4479<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shinsekai-miyaura.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Site<\/a>\n<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image41.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nakayama Kaho has been selling Japanese and Western confections since its establishment in 1914, and its specialty is sekihan (red rice cooked in the store). The handmade sweets are reasonably priced in the 200-yen range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image15.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The store has been in business for more than 70 years in this century-old market, ever since the post-war period!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image8.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Custard pudding 140 yen (tax included) and sweet potato 200 yen (tax included) are popular.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>Whenever I have a craving for something sweet, I usually come here to buy a snack. My recommendation is the abekawa mochi. They say that the price has been raised a little recently, but it&#8217;s still very inexpensive. I really appreciate that they continue to make delicious sweets.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image15.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Nakayama Kasho<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-22-11, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9yPgpCuozQhU4pxy5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Business hours: 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6641-3223<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image19.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Yamadaya Shoten, a long-established pickles specialty store founded in 1914, the same year as Nakayama Kasho. The store offers a wide variety of pickled vegetables, including pickled plums, pickled senmaizuke (a type of pickled radish), mizu nasu (eggplant), and kimchi (Korean-style spicy pickled cabbage). The store also offers budget-friendly assortments, and many customers purchase pickles as gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image56.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>The pickle shop has been in business for over 100 years. It&#8217;s truly amazing that they put the perfect amount of salt every time! Check out the store&#8217;s Instagram for the recommended pickles of the day. Just looking at it is enough to whet one&#8217;s appetite!<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image19.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Yamadaya Shoten<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-21-11, Emisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9NCUx4c1i3zSepAq7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Business hours: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6641-5398<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shinsekai_otsukemono_yamadaya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinsekai Market is home to several century-old shops, as well as newer stores! Naniwa Komachi, a store specializing in animal-print clothing\u2014considered by many to be the battle uniform of Osaka women\u2014opened in 2010. The shop has become so popular that its products are now standard Osaka souvenirs, attracting not only middle-aged women but also young adults and men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image55.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just looking at the products in the storefront is energizing and no longer a new world power spot!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>Although they&#8217;re closely associated with animal patterns, they also used to sell loincloths designed by Teruaki Takahashi, the owner&#8217;s son and a designer.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image16.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Naniwa Komachi<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-21-14, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2tHcnmDWQkiibciLA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 90-5907-8470<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naniwakomachi728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Imagination Pika Space, the heart of Shinsekai Market&#8217;s renaissance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image34.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagination Pika Space is owned by Mr. Kumagai. The space was temporarily used as an office for Self Matsuri, but after some twists and turns, Mr. Kumagai became the owner, opening it as an event space and bar in 2012. After temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it reopened, this time as a Chinese soba noodle restaurant. Although it was well received, Mr. Kumagai eventually closed the business because of the amount of prep work. In July 2022, the restaurant reopened in its current form, as a restaurant where you can enjoy photos and shisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image17.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone was surprised at the change of direction from a Chinese noodle specialty restaurant to a photobook and shisha store. However, this idea was the brainchild of Mr. Kumagai&#8217;s friend Keita Kusaka, a photographer and copywriter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image13.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When they were looking for a direction for the store, Mr. Kusaka pointed out that shisha and the Japanese word for photograph, \u201cshashin,\u201d sound similar. They immediately took to the idea and began preparing the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs soon as the idea was solidified, Kusaka-kun bought 250 photo books, and we couldn&#8217;t back out anymore,\u201d Mr. Kumagai told us with a laugh. In no time at all, one of the best shisha bars in the Kansai region opened in Shinsekai, offering a wide variety of flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image48.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy the original blend of flavors and photo album while relaxing in the small room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;In the year and a half since opening, the photo collection has grown to about 500 books.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Of course, you can also see a photo book produced by Mr. Kusaka!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image26.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Self Matsuri was started by Mr. Kumagai and Mr. Kusaka. It was a great opportunity to revitalize the Shinsekai market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>At first I thought, &#8220;I don&#8217;t like to jump on trends,&#8221; but after Mr. Kusaka showed me how interesting shisha was, I was completely hooked. Before opening, I asked Daichi Isogawa, who runs shisha bars in Tokyo and Hokkaido, to come in as a consultant and work with me to come up with flavors. I am confident in our taste!<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image17.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Imagination Pika Space<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-20-10, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9M1ZGWWRqBW8fYza6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Wednesday and Thursday<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 70-5507-7430\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pikaspace.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Site<\/a>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pikaspace\/?hl=ja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A bustling weekend crowd! Enjoy drinking and walking at Shinsekai Food Stall Street<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image24.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shinsekai FoodStall Street Project, spearheaded by Mr. Kumagai, began in 2022. Proposed as an easy-to-start business format, the project received a flood of about 90 applications for the initial two openings. Currently, the number of stalls stands at eight, mainly serving izakaya (Japanese style pub) fare. On weekends when all the stalls are open, they\u2019re crowded with people from open to close. All of the stalls are handmade by Mr. Kumagai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image2-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of Shinsekai Market&#8217;s most popular food stalls, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stand_lanlan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Stand Ranran<\/a>. You can also bring food purchased in the market to the food court area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image32.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A highball is only 200 yen (tax included), and a set of a highball and three pieces of yakitori is just 500 yen (tax included)\u2014an astonishingly low price for such a popular restaurant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image12.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The owner, wearing an android-like mask, welcomes you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kakko_shinsekai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kakko<\/a>. Not only is the restaurant visually impressive, but the food tastes exquisite!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image7.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is Kyouran no Karaage, a fried chicken stand which just opened on the day of the interview. It serves classic fried chicken seasoned with with soy sauce and ginger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>At first, I wondered what the reaction would be to the idea of renting out the space in front of closed stores, but everyone was willing to give it a shot, for which I am grateful. All of the food stalls are delicious, so please come and try them!<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image24.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Shinsekai Food Stall Street<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UHKmEF2R3aMLbXjBA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Business hours: 12:00 p.m. &#8211; 10:00 p.m. (in general, although exact hours vary by stall)<br \/>\nClosed: varies by stall<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image29-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy drinking at Shinsekai Market, there is one restaurant besides the food stalls that you should definitely stop by. Gonbei is famous for its yakisoba and udon noodles with plenty of offal, a popular add-in in Japan. Originally located under the elevated railway tracks in Shin-Imamiya Station, the restaurant was known as one of the three best hormone restaurants in Nishinari; however, due to the building aging, it was relocated in 2021. It is now a popular place in Shinsekai where you can get a quick bite to eat in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image30.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Yakisoba noodles being cooked in a store. Many people are attracted by the smell of the sauce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image60.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Kumagai has been a regular since before their move; just holding the yakisoba, he can&#8217;t help but smile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image33.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yakisoba with a big chunk of offal, medium size, 660 yen (tax included). Excellent eating experience!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>I have been going there since it was under the tracks, so when they moved it right in front of Pika Space, it was a dream come true! Now that it\u2019s closer, I eat there once or twice a week.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image29.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Horumon Udon Gonbee<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-23-5, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/zAjeehum1shosDuX9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Thursday, Friday. following the 3rd Thursday.<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6631-4841\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gonbee_horumon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hostel and cafe THE PAX makes its mark on Shinsekai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image10.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to take a 1-day tour of Shinsekai Market, you will want to make sure you have a place to stay. The first floor of THE PAX is a caf\u00e9 and record store that serves banh mi as its signature dish The second and third floors are for guest rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image37.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Originally a bean warehouse, the building was renovated and opened in 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner, Saki Hamamoto, runs the guesthouse Yuen in the city\u2019s Fukushima Ward. As a frequent visitor to Shinsekai, he feels a deep attachment to the area and had hoped to someday open another guesthouse here. At that time, he heard from an old acquaintance, Mr. Kumagai, about a vacant building and immediately decided to sign a contract. Today, the hostel is one of the most popular in Shinsekai: reservations are sometimes made months in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image42.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;The building was decorated by the staff of local theater group Ishinha. Woody and stylish!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image45.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A slide is installed in the cafe. You can make a grand entrance from the second floor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image22.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the wooden deck on the rooftop, guests hang their laundry to dry or enjoy the view of Shinsekai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image47.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Banh mi with homemade roasted chicken 700 yen (tax included) and cafe latte 500 yen (tax included)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>The atmosphere around Shinsekai Market has changed dramatically since THE PAX was built. The accommodations are really comfortable, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of staying in the Shinsekai area! The brightness of the owner, Saki, may also be a factor that draws people here.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image9-4.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">THE PAX HOSTEL  &amp; My Banh Mi<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-20-5 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/G2k7y3cVWKbECjgs9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Business hours: Cafe open 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Open every day<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 70-3899-3605\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepax.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Site<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a break at Shinsekai Radium Hot Springs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image51.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long day of walking around, you may want to take a relaxing soak in a hot spring to relieve your fatigue. Opened in 1952, Shinsekai Radium Onsen was the first public bathhouse in Osaka to introduce a highly concentrated carbon dioxide spring and a bath with submerged radium ore to refresh both body and soul. The spacious bathrooms and open-air baths will surely make your trip a memorable one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image9.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>I often come here to soak in the baths. Even though the facilities are on par with a deluxe public bath complex, this onsen costs the same as a regular neighborhood bathhouse. The open-air bath is as spacious as that of a dedicated onsen hotel, with a Japanese garden in front of it and Tsutenkaku Tower towering above. You can\u2019t beat the price and location.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image51.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Shinsekai Radium Onsen<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-4-13, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vFu4WLbVQVgikszp6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 a.m.<br \/>\nClosed: New Year&#8217;s Day, 2nd and 4th Thursdays<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6641-3093\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radium.co.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Site<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A blissful dinner time in Hong Kong, Shinsekai&#8217;s top Chinese restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image35.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After taking a bath at Shinsekai Radium Onsen, you feel refreshed and ready for dinner. The restaurant that you should visit here is Hong Kong, known as one of the best Chinese restaurants in Osaka. It was opened in 1969, and today the second-generation owner continues to dish up traditional tastes to local residents. It\u2019s located right next to THE PAX introduced above\u2014only in Shinsekai could you find a trendy cafe right next to a flavor-packed Chinese restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osaka-info.jp\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image28.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Kumagai is a regular customer. He\u2019s pleased to see his usual order in front of him.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image43.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fried pork for 850 yen (tax included). Shoulder loin meat as thick as a phone book is tenderized with the perfect amount of heat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image58.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;Fried rice with crab and egg, 750 yen (tax included). The moment you put it in your mouth, you\u2019ll be surprised by its fluffy texture!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image40.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">End today with Hong Kong to energize for tomorrow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image11.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Although there has been a slight price increase, most menu items have been priced the same for many years. Considering the volume and taste, it\u2019s still very cost effective!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;The owner is hard at work in the kitchen at the back of the long, narrow restaurant space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image49.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Kumagai and the owner are great friends. They were chatting happily when we met them at the storefront before the interview started.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image31.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The location right under Tsutenkaku Tower allows you to see it lit up at night up close.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-line\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp left\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Mask-group.png\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-line-comp__txt\"><span>I started going to this place right after I came to live in Osaka, and it has become my soul food. I have never seen any fried pork as thick as theirs at any other restaurant! By the way, the origin of the name &#8220;Hong Kong&#8221; is actually said to be an abbreviation of the Japanese rendering of &#8220;Port of Kagawa,&#8221; because the owner\u2019s family was from Kagawa Prefecture.<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-course\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-course__container\">\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image7-4.jpg\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__title\">Hong Kong<\/div>\n    <div class=\"wpcon-course__address\">Address: 1-19-12, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City<\/div><a class=\"wpcon-course__gmap\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eFxHPmNEoRFRgNsS6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>\n    <p class=\"wpcon-course__read\">Hours of operation: 5:00 p.m.-11:45 p.m.<br \/>\nClosed: Sunday, 3rd Mondays<br \/>\nPhone number: (+81) 6-6631-6327<\/p>\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extra: Other Shinsekai special spots outside the market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image50.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 100 years of history, Shinsekai is full of fascinating spots outside the market as well. If you enjoy Shinsekai Market and want to delve deeper into the city&#8217;s charms, please visit them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image54.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;&#8220;TOWER SLIDER,&#8221; an interactive attraction opened at Tsutenkaku in May 2022. Visitors can experience the greatest thrill by zooming down the 22-meter-high, 60-meter-long tube!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image39.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sohonke Sarashina was established in 1907. It offers exquisite soba noodles, rice bowls, and a la carte dishes in a Japanese atmosphere.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image27.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grill Bon, a long-established Western-style restaurant, opened in 1961. This restaurant is also known for its famous beef cutlet sandwiches!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image14.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take one step down the alley from the main street and you will find yourself in a quaint snack bar district. Recently, casual dining restaurants have also become more common.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/local_journey\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/image25.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A vending machine that sells products starting at 50 yen, as if defy modern 140-yen canned coffee. Several other similar machines can be seen in Shinsekai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This has been a 1-day tour of Shinsekai Market and the surrounding area. If south Shinsekai and Janjan Yokocho are famous Osaka landmarks, then the north side and Shinsekai Market are cozy streets with a human touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The variety of stores with attractions that deviate from standard tourist fare is a great way to get a feel for the breadth of Shinsekai&#8217;s past and present. If you\u2019re planning to visit Osaka on a sightseeing tour, consider an itinerary centered around Shinsekai Market!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wpcon-info\">\n  <div class=\"wpcon-info__title\">credit<\/div>\n  <div class=\"wpcon-info__body\">\n    <dl> <dt>Text<\/dt>\n      <dd>Takaaki Ito<\/dd>\n    <\/dl>\n    <dl> <dt>Photo<\/dt>\n      <dd>Ryohei Koga<\/dd>\n    <\/dl>\n    <dl> <dt>Edit<\/dt>\n      <dd>Tomi Motelier (Human Editor)<\/dd>\n    <\/dl>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Information presented here is current as of 2024. Please check the websites of the individual shops and facilities for up-to-date information on business hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are some hidden spots in Shinsekai that locals love? Haruki Kumagai, an area guide, gives us a 1-Day Local Tour of a secret Osaka known only to those in the know. 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