We gonna have a drinking party on MAY 14!

We gonna have a drinking party in Izakaya on MAY 14 ( Sat)!

Izakaya is a Japanese style pub. They have Japanese food , Sake and beer!

You would enjoy Japanese food such as Sushi!

It is a good chance to learn Japanese culture as well.

Please join us and let's have a good time!

Details are as below,

2000yen per 1 person.
Start @ 18:00

MAY 14 ( Sat) Don't miss it!! :)

If you would like to book beds or rooms, please call us. 06-6453-6669 (8:00~22:00)
We wait for your visit! Thank you in advance.

Osaka Midousuji Open Festival

There is a big event around Minami(Osaka) area on the May 8th(Sun).

Some jazz, sports, dance, art and fashion groups are coming to perform for this event.

Last year, 370,000 people came there to see them. It's all packed on the Midousuji, sennichimae street and nagahori street by people.


This year as well, so many people might go visit there!

There is no fee and it's on Sunday, so if you have time or don't have any plans, you definitely have to go!


Date: May 8th 13:00～17:00

Place: Midousuji steet, sennichimae street, nagahori street and around the Namba Intersection.

Tulip Island Party in Awaji Island!

Thank you very much for coming to Kansai area★
But, why not go to the Awaji Island?!

It's located between Hyogo and Tokushima prefecture.
Small island, but worth to visit, especially in spring!

My favorite place is "Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park"★☆★
It's not just a park, it's a paradise of flowers!
About 600 thousand pieces and 300kinds of flowers bloom by May 29.
Tulips are wonderful, livingstonedaisies are amazing..! ( Picture is above)
Fee : 400yen

Next to this park, there is "The Miracle Planet Museum of plants".
It's also interesting, you can see the art of plants!
Rose festival is held from Apr 23 ( Sat) to May 31 (Tue) there.
Fee: 600yen (Combined ticket for the park is available)

If you have time, I recommend going to Sumoto Spa and see the Naruto straits.

Easy access from Osaka! Please take a high-way bus at Osaka station.
One way is 1200yen ~

I LOVE this island!!!!
Now you wanna go, right? :)





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KIMONO LESSON 2

We organize "Kimono lesson" on every Thursday for our guests.

Kimono instructor comes and dresses you up.. we have 2 kimonos, but sorry, not for men at the moment..

anyway, she dresses you up in Kimono in the TV lounge, and you can take photos there of course,

but if the weather is fine and you have a time, why don't you take a walk to the small shrine?





It's about 5 minutes walk to get there, and we are located on the local shopping street, so you may go to a cafe or shopping little bit.. you can enjoy as you like.

*Every Thursday afternoon, 15:00-17:00
*Reservation required / Maximum 2 females (Sorry, men!)
*Fee : FREE

Please feel free to ask the schedule, it's sometimes possible to arrange except Thursday.

Osaka is SAFE!!

Hey! Are you afraid of traveling Japan?! No, No way!
WE ARE ABSOLUTELY SAFE.

J-hoppers and Hana hostels are located in the safe area.
YOU CAN DO SIGHTSEEING.

Honestly, we are shocked at the damage due to the earthquake and tsunami.
A lot of people lose their houses, friends, families. Unfortunately Nuclear power plants have problems.
However, it is WRONG that radiation expose to us and the whole area is dangerous.
The level of radiation is really low.

ONCE AGAIN, WE ARE SAFE!

Spring season coming soon....
Sakura, or cherry blossom is very beautiful in Spring!

You can watch fireworks at our roof-top in Summer.
Universal Studio Japan is 10th anniversary this year.
Shinkansen, or bullet train is running through Kyushu area now.

Autumn leaves viewing is also recommendable. We have a Christmas and New year party in Winter! Kimono lesson is free here. It starts 15:00~ on every Thursday.

One of our staff, Kyohei speaks Italian and Spanish. Our manager knows pilgrimage very well.
You might run into people who change your life here.
They might be your best friends.

Once again, J-HOPPERS AND HANA HOSTEL ARE SAFE.
YOU CAN DO SIGHTSEEING.
Many non-Japanese stay in Japan.

If you hesitate to visit Japan, please NOT do that!
We help your travel!

St. Patricks Day

This coming Saturday, there is a St. Patricks Party at Pure in Osaka.

St. Patricks Day is on the Mar 17th though.

Time:19:00 to 22:00

Price; 3000yen All you can drink


St. Patricks Day is when you can pinch lots of people(only not wearing green shirt) and can get stressed out.

It's quite fun! pinch your friends and say it's St. Patricks Day!!


There might be more than 200 people at Pure in Shinsaibashi.


go chill out there after a hard week's work!


remember you have to wear green shirt!

Nipponbashi Street Festa 2011

Akihabara... in Tokyo, then, in Osaka.. Nipponbashi ?!

A shopping district known for its electronics stores, Nipponbashi, colloquially named Den-Den town, will hold a large-scale gala day again this year.

The main street will be vehicle-free, and the festival program features a wide range of events all specially created for this event on the theme of ‘Made in Nipponbashi’. The town is also known for its many shops that specialise in Japanese otaku subculture: animation, comic books, maid cafes and collect­able computer items. You will see performances by robots, live music, demonstrations of computer graphic-art and all the fun of modern Japan.

They made their English website this year!

http://nippombashi.jp/festa/2011/index_en.html

There is also on the same day in the same location, a fun otaku-style ‘cosplay’ parade (people in cartoon-character costumes), and a brass band from the Osaka Prefectural Police.

The crowds and the atmosphere will make Den Den Town.

MUST VISIT !!!

P.S. Here is the report by one of our staff in last year.

http://j-hoppers.japanhostel.net/2010_03_01_archive.html