Ami– Author –
I work in the apparel industry and spend my long vacations wandering through cities around the world. Drawing on my background in fashion and art, I love sharing stylish travel ideas. I also write safety tips from a female traveler’s perspective, which many readers find helpful.
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Tennoji-area
Tengachaya’s Spice Route: A Deep Dive into Osaka’s Hidden Halal Soul Food
Forget what you think you know about Osaka. Push past the flashing neon of Dotonbori, sidestep the endless streams of shoppers in Shinsaibashi, and let the familiar scent of takoyaki and okonomiyaki fade into a memory. We're going somewh... -
Minami-area
Namba’s Neon Heart: A Halal Culinary Journey Through Osaka’s Electric Soul
Osaka beats with a rhythm all its own, a city that dances to the sizzle of takoyaki on a grill and the roar of a thousand conversations echoing under a canopy of neon. At the very center of this vibrant metropolis lies Namba, a district ... -
Osaka-castle-area
Osaka Castle’s Whispering Seasons: A Journey Through the Plum Grove and Nishinomaru Garden
Osaka. The name itself crackles with energy, a city of dazzling neon, tantalizing street food, and a rhythm that pulses through its very streets. At its heart stands a silent, stoic guardian: Osaka Castle. A formidable fortress of immens... -
Tennoji-area
A Labyrinth of Flavor: Unearthing the Soul of Osaka in Tsuruhashi Market
Step off the train at Tsuruhashi Station, and you’re not just stepping onto a platform; you’re stepping into another world. The air changes instantly. It’s thick, complex, and utterly intoxicating, a heady perfume of sizzling garlic, sav... -
Kita-area
A Slow Dance with Time: Finding Osaka’s Soul in the Alleys of Nakazakicho
Step off the roaring thoroughfare of modern Osaka, just a ten-minute walk from the glittering skyscrapers and human torrents of Umeda Station, and you’ll find a place where time doesn't just slow down; it breathes. This is Nakazakicho, a...
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