Megumi Hara– Author –
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Beyond the Neon: A Look into the Daily Lives of People Living and Working in Osaka Dotonbori
Yo, let's talk about a place that sizzles with a life force so electric it feels like the very air is buzzing. We're diving headfirst into the luminous, chaotic, and utterly captivating heart of Osaka: Dotonbori. When you picture Osaka, ... -
A Local’s Morning Ritual: Shopping and Breakfast at Kuromon Ichiba Market
The air in Osaka hums with a different kind of energy in the morning. Before the neon canyons of Dotonbori fully awaken and the business suits flood the subways of Umeda, a more ancient, more visceral rhythm takes hold in the city’s core... -
Zen on a Plate: Discovering Authentic Shojin Ryori in Osaka’s Temples
Yo, let's talk Osaka. The city that pulses with a vibrant, electric energy. It's a place of neon-drenched nights in Dotonbori, the savory sizzle of takoyaki on a street corner, and the boisterous laughter spilling out of packed izakayas.... -
Work in Style: The Most Instagrammable and Productive Cafes in the Shinsaibashi Area
Hello, fellow creatives and urban explorers! Megumi here, your guide to navigating Japan's vibrant cultural landscapes. As an event planner based in Tokyo, my work often sends me across the country, and I've developed a sixth sense for f... -
From Umeda to Namba: A Complete Guide to Osaka’s Top Coworking Spaces for Remote Professionals
Welcome, globetrotters, digital nomads, and remote warriors, to the electric heart of Kansai: Osaka. This isn't just a city of soul-stirring takoyaki, blinding neon rivers, and a dialect that sings with a rhythm all its own. In the hum o... -
Daily Life in ‘Osaka’s Kitchen’: A Guide to Shopping and Eating Like a Local in Kuromon Ichiba Market
Welcome to the vibrant, beating heart of Osaka's culinary soul. You hear it before you see it, a rhythmic hum of life that spills out onto the streets of Nippombashi. It’s a symphony of vendors calling out their daily specials, the sharp... -
Riding the Sky: A Panoramic Symphony from the Tempozan Ferris Wheel
Hello, I'm Megumi Hara, an event planner from Tokyo with a passion for finding the rhythm and pulse of Japan's most vibrant celebrations and attractions. While Tokyo's energy is a constant hum, I've always been drawn to Osaka's unique be... -
Experience a Unique Rooftop Running Track with Views of Osaka Castle Park at Morinomiya Q’s Mall BASE
Imagine this: the rhythm of your feet on a state-of-the-art track, a gentle breeze cooling your face, and the sun warming your shoulders. Now, lift your gaze. Before you, rising above a sea of lush green, stands the magnificent, multi-ti... -
Whispers of a Fallen Clan: Uncovering Toyotomi Secrets at Osaka’s Ancient Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
Hey there, fellow explorers! Megumi here, your guide to the pulse-pounding, soul-stirring events and hidden histories that make Japan tick. Today, we're stepping away from the neon glow of Dotonbori and the towering silhouette of Osaka's... -
Beyond the Ferris Wheel: Finding Unique and Creative Kushikatsu at Tempozan Market Place
Welcome, fellow traveler, to a side of Osaka that glitters and glows right by the sea. My name is Megumi Hara, and as an event planner from Tokyo, I'm constantly on the hunt for experiences that sparkle with genuine fun and local flavor.... -
The Runner’s Reward: Conquering Osaka Castle and its Post-Jog Ramen Scene
There’s a rhythm to Osaka that every runner quickly discovers. It’s the steady beat of your own two feet on the pavement, a personal percussion against the backdrop of a city humming with life. And there is no grander stage for this dail... -
Beyond the Broth: A Journey into Amerikamura’s Unconventional Ramen Scene
Welcome to the electric heart of Osaka, a place that beats to a rhythm all its own. This is Amerikamura, or 'Amemura' as the locals call it, a vibrant, pulsating neighborhood that has long been the epicenter of youth culture, fashion, an...
