Jun 20, 2013

Dotonbori River Funatogyo(Boat Procession)

Let's enjoy seeing a boat procession!!

Namba Yasaka Shrine Summer Festival, Dotonbori River Funatogyo




 

In 2001, it resumed since in 230years!
22 boats, 600 people, such as welcome god boats are passing through in Dotonboro River.
You can see them from the both side of Dotonbori Riverwalk.

■Date & time: July 13th  18:30-21:00

■Place: Dotonbori River (about 5km)

■Fee: Free

Jun 11, 2013

Nice place for a break at Umeda

If you are in Umeda around Osaka Station (the busiest area in Osaka) and wondering where you can have a short break by yourself or feel like having a picnic with your friends...

I definitely recommend you one of my favorite place in Osaka.

It's called Kaze-no-hiroba Plaza (means Plaza of Wind).

It is located on the 11th floor of North building of Osaka Station City.
You can get there from JR Osaka Station by the escalator,
or from the 10F of ISETAN department store or LUCUA.

On the top of the building, there are small gardens and some benches you can sit and relax.

I called this place "the Oasis in Umeda".
The reason why I like this place so much is you can sit there for free with a nice view of north side of Osaka city.
As the name of this place (Plaza of Wind), the wind feel great.
Freezing in winter, but it is good season to be here.

 
Grand Front Osaka- new shopping building





Floating garden- Umeda Sky Building
And the BEST thing is ....
you can buy your food and drink at the convenience store (Family Mart) on the same floor and have a picnic!!
How convenient and the reasonable choice!
There is Seattle's Best coffee shop as well on the same floor
I often go there by myself and sometime bring my friends to this place when we want to have a coffee (and sometime beer..:-)
They were impressed that there is a nice place like this in the center of Umeda area.
It used be less people 2years ago, but it becomes quite popular.
Some people is having a coffee, eating lunch, chatting with friends, reading books and so on.
During lunch time, it's hard to find a place to sit... but it is still my favorite place♪

You can see the guests from all of ages.
If you want to have a short break in Umeda,
please visit this place.
I hope you like here too(^^♪

Jun 8, 2013

Sake Tasting Event @ Osaka Hana Hostel

Japanese Sake Tasting  every Friday!!!


We started Japanese Sake Tasting at Osaka Hana Hostel every Friday !

It is a great experience to taste real good sake whiles Certified Sake Advisor can explain all about Sake.

You can try 4 different Sake and compare and make one of it to your favorite list!


Where      : Osaka Hana Hostel (2F Living Room)
When       : Every Friday  18:30 ~19:30
How much: 1000yen
*Limited to 8 guests only so please make a reservation when you check in or prior ! *






Jun 4, 2013

Meet the SMILE

It's been 2 years since Osaka station have been renewed!
We are holding one event right now which is "Meet the SMILE OSAKA STATION CITY 2nd ANNIVERSARY".


The main event is 3D trick arts!
I am actually a big fan of trick arts!
This is the 5th floor of Osaka station city.

This is a step art which is stairs from the 3rd to the 5th floor.

This event is untill the 9th of June.
It's gonne be a nice picture spots!!!