Planting their feet on our shores initially for their appearance at Splendour in the Grass, the trio (plus two added touring band members) performed a string of shows around the country, showcasing their latest album, 2016’s Gameshow, among their throng of well-known back-catalogue jams.īrisbane emerging indie-rock foursome, The Creases, kick started the evening. It was raining in Japan this day, which is my favorite time to walk through these local neighborhoods.It’s been four years since Two Door Cinema Club have blessed the ears of their Melbourne fans, so it came as no surprise that the Irish pop-rock outfit went all out to make their show at Festival Hall one to remember. The neighborhood I was walking though is a quiet, local area near Shigino (鴫野) station. It has the highest population density in Osaka, and the sixth largest in Japan. „Joto-ku (城東区) is a residential ward in the north-eastern part of Osaka. It’s the center of Osaka’s otaku culture, and a great place to shop if you’re looking for cheap electronics. Similar to Tokyo’s Akihabara district, Nipponbashi is known for shops that specialize in electronics, model kits, collectables, manga, and anime. „Nipponbashi (日本橋), also known as ‚Den-den Town‘ (Electric Town) is another popular shopping district in Osaka. It’s a great place to visit if you want to experience the more retro side of Osaka.“ Tsutenkaku Tower, another one of Osaka’s iconic landmarks, can also be found in Shinsekai. There are several Kushikatsu (串カツ) restaurants in the area as the dish originated here. Recently, the area has seen a resurgence and it has become a popular tourist destination.

Its popularity soon started to decline, and it remained neglected for several decades.

The area was developed in the early 1900’s as a tourist destination modeled after Paris and New York. „Shinsekai (新世界), or ‚The New World,‘ is one of my favorite parts of Osaka. The colorful neon signs in this area look like they’ve been unchanged since Japan’s bubble era.“ In the video, you can also see parts of Ura Namba (裏なんば), or „Hidden Namba.“ This area of Namba is known for its small eateries and izakayas. Near this area you can find Dotonbori, which is notable for hosting one of Osaka’s most popular landmarks: the Glico Man. „Namba (難波) is a popular shopping and entertainment district located in Minami, one of the two major city centers in Osaka.

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