IMAZATO MARCHE YOKOCHO!!!

Hi, how is it going every one?

Is it every thing alright?

If we ask to our guests that 'What brought you Osaka?'

Probably, they are going to answer for delicious foods,sight seeing, and to get foreigner friends.

Let me introduce about Imazato Marche Yokocho today.

This is  maltinational 'Yatai'(stalls in Japanese) in *Imazato(from Shinsaibashi ,at first please go to Namba station and then take subway Sennichimae line to Imazato subway station)

Imasato Marche Yokocho has opened recently.

However there are always crowded and bustle.

In there you can enjoy every thing as I mentioned above!

First of all, you can get a taste of the Original Japanese foods such as Okonomiyaki,Takoyaki,Yakisoba,Teppanyaki,Yakitori and Oden.

In addition, you can enjoy Nepal foods ,Korean foods and USA stake!!!!!:)

And ｌargely you can drink Japanese Sake here：）

You can check their menu links billows.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3u4wwtkbbkzxwal/menu.pdf?dl=0

The detail is as follows!

https://www.facebook.com/maruyokocho


If you go to Imazato Marche Yokocho please share your experience with us:)

Mt. Inunaki Releasing of Trout festival

 

 

One of the seasonal traditions of Sensyu area is spring greenery festival. About 80kg of fish trout will be released into the river at upper stream of the Inunaki Bridge.
Please enjoy fishing. (Held early April every year.)

*Please bring your own fishing rod and other related tools to fish.
*Cancelled in the event of rain or the rise of a river flooding.

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Go to Nankai Izumisano Sta. on Nankai main Line or go to JR Hineno Sta. on JR Hanwa line. Take a bus to Inunakiyama (犬鳴山) area and get off at Inunakiyama stop.

PLACE	Upper stream of Inunaki Ohashi (Bridge)
SCHEDULE	April 17(Sun) - 29(Fri), 2016 ■Releasing of Trout April 17(Sun) 11:00 and 13:00 (Twice)
FEE	Admission free (There are some charged events)

INQUIRIES	Name : Izumisano city tourism bureau TEL : 072-469-3131

URL	http://www.kankou-izumisano.jp/area/sankan/1268960086091.html

Nipponbashi Street Festa 2016

Hello !!
This is Haru from Osaka Hana Hostel : )

Which kind of image do you have about Japanese culture??

Japanese food? temple?? Sakura(cherry blossom) ??

How about ''Anime'' ??
Do you know it ??


Every year in March, the streets of Denden Town are closed to traffic to make room for one of the biggest anime-themed events in Kansai !!

The Nipponbashi Street Festa is a colorful festival featuring cosplayers in elaborate attire, robot performances, live music and much more.

This popular event is a must for anybody interested in seeing the ultimate in Japanese pop culture.

The cosplayers are more than happy to pose for photos, so don't be afraid to take your camera.
http://entames.net/event/nippombashi-festa2015-photo/


Are you interested in this Festa??
''Anime''  is one of the famous Japanese culture, so if you are in Osaka, let's join !!



【Place】
Sakaisuji Ave. (Ebisu-cho Cross～Nipponbashi 3-chome Cross)
Ebisu-cho Naniwa-ku ～ Nippombashi Chuo-ku, Osaka

【Schedule】
March 20 (Sun), 2016
11:00-17:00

【Fee】
Admission free

【URL】
http://nippombashi.jp/festa/2016/english.html


Thank you so much for reading!!!
Have a good day : )

Plum blossom at Osaka Castle

Some 1250 plum trees representing 95 varieties stand in one of the largest gardens of its kind in Osaka The trees usually begin flowering early from the end of January and are trimmed into short, wide shapes so that visitors can enjoy them easily without casting their eyes up.

 

 

 Plum is also beautiful and has more color comparing than Cherry blossom.

 

 

 

Full bloom of the day recent years are 

16th March, 2015
12th March, 2015

10th March, 2015
18th March, 2015
14th March, 2015

 

It's coming soon!! Don't miss it!:D

 

Access: 10minutes walk from JR/Subway Morinomiya station

Expo Park Ume Festival

Viewing Ume (Japanese plum tree's blossoms) is also popular attraction as well as Sakura.
There are 124 kind, 600 Ume tree at natural culture park, and 37 kinds, 80 Ume trees are at Japanese garden.
The shop for Ume products such as plum jam, Umeboshi will be open during the festival. 

You also have the opportunity to have look Japanese tea ceremony room in the Japanese Garden where usually not open for public.

 

PLACE	Expo Park 〒565-0826 Senri EXPO Park, Suita City, Osaka Pref.
SCHEDULE	February 20(Sat) - March 21(Mon), 2016
FEE	Natural culture garden・Japanese garden : Adult JPY250, Primary and secondary student JPY70
URL	http://www.expo70-park.jp/languages/english/

 

Let's enjoy Strawberry Picking : )

Hello!!
This is Haru from Osaka Hana Hostel.

Do you like a strawberry??

I would like to recommend Japanese Strawberry Picking to you : )
You can enjoy eating Japanese fresh tasty strawberries!!

【Harvest Hill】
Enjoy three varieties of strawberries -Sagahonoka, Tochiotome, Benihoppe - in all-you-can-eat style.
Experience the differences in the sweetness and flavor of these varieties and find your favorite! Reservation required, at least one day prior to the day you wish to visit.

*Place : Harvest Hill

*Address: 〒590-0125 2405-1, Hachigamineji, Minami-ku, Sakai City, Osaka
*Schedule : January 5(Tue) - May 31(Tue), 2016

*Fee
Adult(junior high school student and older):1,500yen
Child(4 years old and older)/1,100 yen
Toddler(1 to 3 years old)/500 yen
＊A park admission fee is required separately

*INQUIRIES
Name : Harvest Hill
TEL : 072-296-9911

URL

http://farm.or.jp/outdoor/crop03.html

【Tondabayashi City Agricultural Park (Savor Farm) 】

Abundant sweet red strawberries have ripened!
The greenhouse interior remains very warm even in the depths of winter.
They operate on a first-come, first-served basis each day until all the red berries are gone.
No reservations are accepted, so please come early.

*Place: Tondabayashi City Agricultural Park (Savor Farm) 

*Address:  〒584-0054 2300 Kannabi, Tondabayashi City, Osaka Pref.
*Schedule : In session / to end of May (planned)

 *Fee
1,200yen for one section(About 2 pack of strawberries / Entrance fee is required)

URL
http://www.savor-farm.or.jp/index.html

Thank you for reading : )

Okukawachi Illuminage

Okukawachi illuminage is a largest illumination event in South Osaka area held under the theme of "Do(movement)", "Sei(Silence)" and "Surprising" this year. Interactive contest will be also held within the area.

PLACE	Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden (Fululu Garden) 〒586-0036 2292-1 Tako, Kawachi-Nagano

SCHEDULE	December 5(Sat), 2015 - February 29(Mon), 2016 17:30～21:30

FEE	Adult：1,000yen Child：500yen 3 years old or younger：Free

URL	http://www.illuminagegroup.com/okukawachi2015-2016/