Shun Ogawa– Author –
Decades of cultural research fuel this historian’s narratives. He connects past and present through thoughtful explanations that illuminate Japan’s evolving identity.
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Experience
A Weekend Itinerary: A Historical Journey into Tondabayashi Jinaimachi, Osaka’s Edo-Period Merchant Town
You think you know Osaka. You've seen the pictures, right? The Glico Running Man, a perpetual sprinter over a river of neon. The steam rising from takoyaki stalls, a scent that clings to the air like a promise. The sheer, overwhelming en... -
Minami-area
Dotonbori’s Digital Oasis: Uncovering Osaka’s Premier Cafes for Work and Wonder
Osaka's Dotonbori district is a symphony of sensory overload, a place where neon dragons curl around building facades and the scent of grilled takoyaki hangs heavy in the air. It’s the vibrant, beating heart of a city that has always pri... -
Osaka City
The Soul of the Neighborhood: A Guide to the Culture and Etiquette of Osaka’s Local Sento
Step off the neon-drenched thoroughfares of Osaka, away from the thunder of the JR loop line and the culinary chaos of Dotonbori. Wander into the quiet, labyrinthine backstreets of neighborhoods like Tennoji, Fukushima, or deep into the ... -
Kita-area
Kitashinchi After Dark: A Journey into Osaka’s Most Exclusive Entertainment District
In the sprawling, energetic metropolis of Osaka, a city celebrated for its dazzling neon, hearty street food, and boisterous, welcoming spirit, there exists a district that operates on a different frequency. Tucked away just south of the... -
Osaka City
Steam, Savings, and Soul: Unlocking an Affordable Osaka Lifestyle at the Local Sentō
Welcome to Osaka, a city that thrums with a rhythm all its own. It's a place of dazzling neon, incredible food, and a pragmatic, down-to-earth spirit that captures the hearts of those who choose to call it home. When you’re setting up a ... -
Osaka City
Beyond Small Talk: Turning Language Exchange Meetups in Osaka into Genuine Friendships
Osaka. The name itself crackles with an electric energy, a city that dances to its own boisterous rhythm. It’s a place of neon-drenched canals, sizzling street food that warms the soul, and a populace known for its candid humor and open ... -
Kita-area
Osaka’s Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street: Is Japan’s Longest Shotengai Worth the Walk? A Pros and Cons Guide
Welcome, seeker of the authentic urban pulse, to a journey down the very spine of Osaka’s mercantile soul. We're talking about Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, a name that rolls off the tongue with a certain rhythm, much like the endless... -
Osaka City
The Udon Ballet: Mastering the Art of Osaka’s Standing Noodle Stalls
In the grand, chaotic theater of Osaka, where the city’s heart beats to the rhythm of arriving and departing trains, there exists a unique and sacred stage. It’s not found in the spotlight of Dotonbori’s neon glow or the hallowed halls o... -
Southern Osaka
A Weekend Trip Back in Time: Exploring the Preserved Edo-Period Town of Tondabayashi
The rhythm of Osaka is a modern symphony, a powerful composition of neon-drenched nights, bullet trains slicing through the urban sprawl, and the ceaseless energy of millions of souls moving in concert. It's a city that relentlessly face... -
Northern Osaka
A Rejuvenating Weekend Trip to Minoo: Hiking, Waterfalls, and Hot Springs Just Outside Osaka
There's a rhythm to Osaka, a pulse that beats through the neon canyons of Namba and the tireless commercial heart of Umeda. It’s a city of immense energy, a place that feeds the soul with its culinary delights and its vibrant, unflinchin... -
Tennoji-area
A Connoisseur’s Guide to Shinsekai: Mastering Kushikatsu Etiquette and Osaka’s Living History
Step off the subway at Dobutsuen-mae or Ebisucho Station, and you don’t just arrive in another part of Osaka; you slip through a crack in time. Welcome to Shinsekai, the “New World” of a bygone century, a district that defiantly wears it... -
Kita-area
Osaka’s Fukushima District: A Culinary Odyssey After Dark
Step off the train at Fukushima, just one stop from the urban supernova of Umeda, and the air changes. The city's towering, crystalline gleam softens, giving way to a low-slung, human-scale world, a labyrinth of narrow streets where the ...