Living in Osaka Blog

If you are looking for a Softbank shop with staff that speaks English I heartily recommend the one in Shinsaibashi, Ebisubashi (see below for link). I went there after my mobile bill went a bit too high and asked for advice. I was pleasantly surprised that they had staff members who speak English (Arabic and [...]

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I have a friend who is looking to buy a bike in Osaka but he’s looking for a bigger than average bike. Most shops sell bikes up to 26″ which is a little too small for him. He would also prefer a traditional man’s bike rather than the unisex type on sale here. Anyone have [...]

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One of my favourite areas to buy electronics or computer gear is Denden Town in Namba. Here you can find a wide range of electronics and computer brands. Prices are among the cheapest you can find without ordering online and a lot of the smaller shops are open to offering small discounts. The larger retailers [...]

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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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100 yen shops are your friend if you’re living in Osaka and on a budget (like me). One of the best chains is the Daikoku （ダイコク） chain, which is a drug store (chemist) and 100 yen shop combined. They are easy to spot as they have bright orange signs like this. The thing that is special about them

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