Living in Osaka Blog

DenDen Town, the famous electrical district in Osaka also know as Nipponbashi, is having a street festa (party) on the 21st March 2007.  The 21st is a public holiday so it’s going to be packed but it looks a lot of fun.  From my limited Japanese, it seems the area will be turned into a [...]

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If you’re looking for a flea market in Osaka, there’s one that takes place fairly regularly at Cosmosquare.  The next couple will be on 4th March and 18th March (both Sundays). It’s open from 10am until 5pm, but will be called off if there is rain. To get there use the Chuo line (Dark Green) [...]

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Even though I live in Osaka, I can’t possibly catch all the news and events happening around. So I need your help, if you are in Osaka and know of any news and events in or about Osaka and would like me to post it here, use this form just send me the details via [...]

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Most of the attractions around the Osakako area like the Kaiyukan and the Ferris Wheel will be closed tomorrow and the day after (21st & 22nd February).  The Suntory Museum will remain open.

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This morning at Honmachi Station a commuter fell from the platform onto the tracks after bumping into another commuter. Luckily she wasn’t badly hurt, as the train that was approaching stopped in time. Two things come to mind: always stand behind the yellow line if something similiar happens to you and you don’t have time [...]

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The Ajigawa Tunnel is an unique tunnel connecting Nishi-Kujo with Kujo.  It runs underneath the Aji river and is for pedestrians and bicycles, though once it also provided service for cars. The tunnel’s elevators are currently under maintenance so you have to use the lung-busting stairs.  The maintenance should be completed by the end of [...]

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