Jan 31, 2014

The March Grand Sumo Taunament in Osaka !!

The March Grand Sumo Tournament is called the “Rough spring tournament”, a special spring attraction of Osaka. The bouts between lowest to junior grade wrestlers are not usually televised but also seem to be interesting, apart from the hottest bouts between the senior grade wrestlers.

      
 Yokozuna Hakuho         Yokozuna Harumafuji


These are two top Sumo wrestlers at this point and they both are from Mongolia, we have more overseas wrestler doing well in a tournament for last few years however there are of cause Japanese wrestlers as well to keep Japanese tradition!

If you are happened to be in Osaka during the tournament, why not experience something incredible!

Place Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium
〒542-0076
3-4-36 Namba-Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
Schedule March 9 - 23
Fee Advance sale/ Special Tamari Seats:JPY14,300 Masu Seat A(for 1-4 persons):JPY11,300 Masu Seat B(for 4 persons):JPY10,300 Masu Seat C(for 4 persons):JPY9,200 *Rate of each ticket is for 1 person.
Seat SS:JPY9,500 Seat S:JPY8,500 Seat A:JPY6,700 Seat B:JPY5,400 Seat C:JPY3,600 Seat D:JPY3,000
*The rate of each seat is for one person.





 

Jan 28, 2014

My favorite Ramen in Shinsaibashi - Zundoya

Hello, this is Masae from Osaka Hana Hostel!
Today, I would like to recommend you one of my favorite Ramen (Chinese noodle) shop in Shinsaibashi.
It is called "Zundoya" (ずんどう屋).
It takes about 5-6 minutes from Osaka Hana hostel on foot.
And the greatest thing about this shop is they open for 24hours!!
The big lantern is a sign of the shop from the street.
They serve ramen in pig bone soup (Ton Kotsu) and it's so good!!!
The most popular one is called "Ajitama ramen"
with chashu (BBQ pork), seaweed, spring onion and boiled egg.
My favorite one is Negi (a lot of spring onion) ramen on the left and my friend ordered Chashu men (BBQ pork) on the top.
Do you see the black bowl on the top the picture with some vegetable in it?
It is called "Takana"- leaf mustard pickled. It's quite spicy, but when you want to change the flavor of the Ramen, you can add it in the soup. Also it's nice to eat with Rice, and it's all you can eat:)
And when you order Ramen, you need to choose 2things, the noodle from 2 different shape of the noodle, and how thick you want your soup to be from light to super rich!

wavy one OR straight one.
More information about their special ingredient they use, please have a look their website.
http://www.zundouya.com/en/06.html

Please don't worry they have an English menu.
 
If you need a dessert, you can find a famous cheese tarte shop " PABLO" on the corner as well!

We have a map of our restaurante recommendation at Osaka Hana Hostel, so please feel free to ask us!

Zundoya  Shinsaibashi shop
Address: 5-7, 1chome Shinsaibashi suji, Chuo-ku Osaka
TEL: 06-6245-0883
Open 24hours
http://www.zundouya.com/en/

Jan 17, 2014

Special postcard for myself after 1 year....♪

Many travelers send postcards for friends and family.
But why not send it for themself?
You can send it for yourself and receive it in 1 year.
 You can do this only in Nara.

1 post card fee is only 140yen :)
Please write down any message for yourself after 1 year.
We are happy if you write down how you enjoed Nara, Osaka, Kyoto ,,,  Japan!





Dec 16, 2013

The Festival of the Light in Osaka 2013

The power of Osaka, connected and woven with light, 
is creating a future of limitless appeal.
 
Osaka Hikari-Renaissance, well loved by people of the area 
and visitors alike for 10 years, and the Mido-suji Illumination, 
which showcases an important corridor that 
runs north-south through downtown Osaka, 
lie at the heart of a new stage in light-driven city planning that 
is about to be revealed.
  • Date: Dec. 15- 25
  • Hours: 17:00-22:00
  • Locations: Vicinity of the Osaka City Hall to Nakanoshima Park and Kensaki
  • Dec 8, 2013

    Christmas Market

    The “Christmas Market” from Germany is one of the largest events in winter in Osaka.
    The event is held at Umeda sky building.

    A huge Christmas tree is decorated in the center.
     There are several shops selling folkcraft articles and German food.
    I tried a boiled sausage and it was so delicious!!!


     You can feel the taste of Germany in Osaka.
     Full of Christmas atmosphere.

    Highly recommended!!!!



    Admission Free.
    They open everyday until 25th December.

    Dec 3, 2013

    Osaka Illumination nights!!



    Osaka Illumination night is back in December!!

    Midosuji-road and Nakanoshima area will be turn into wonderful illumination : )
    Its the best time to walk around Osaka!!


    Where: Nakanoshima-Park and Mido-suji road
    When: 1st December to 19th January 2014    

    Also Nakanoshima-area will have a lot of food stalls!!!
    Enjoy beautiful winter chill with fantastic atmothpher!








    Dec 1, 2013

    Osaka castle 3D super illumination

    We have an amazing illumination in a park next to Osaka castle in this winter!
    It's 3D illumination, I can't imagine how wonderful!

    Place: Osaka Nishinomaru park
    Date: The 14th of December 2013~The 16th of February 2014
    Fee:1600 yen

    The place is not in Osaka castle, it's in the park ext  to Osaka castle!
    There are 3 spots you can see illumination.

    It must be beautiful, don't miss it!
    Please stay warm too!