Osaka Through Vloggers' Eyes

🌍Mark Wiens

“A legendary standing-only izakaya where the vlogger is amazed by the owner, Mr. Toyo, who cooks tuna cheek with a blowtorch and his bare hands. He fin…”

🌍Mark Wiens

“A famous bakery known for its incredibly fluffy and jiggly Japanese cheesecake. Mark is amazed by how light and airy it is, describing it as an "unfor…”

Japan by Food

“A Michelin Guide and Bib Gourmand certified okonomiyaki restaurant near Dotonbori, known for its incredible flavor and fluffy texture.”

Sol Life

“The vlogger describes this as a coffee shop and select store, a fun place to find some souvenirs.”

Mei Time

“The vlogger has lunch at this cozy cafe located in an old traditional house. They enjoy a set meal with hamburg steak and various side dishes, as well…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger eats Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at this teppanyaki restaurant. He enjoys the show the chef puts on while preparing the food right in fron…”

Japan by Food

“A retro penny candy bar where you can play unlimited games and eat unlimited dagashi, offering a fun and unique experience with nostalgic snacks and d…”

Özge Öz Live

“The vlogger concludes her day with a ramen, describing it as a very filling and nutritious meal with meat, bean sprouts, egg, and various vegetables.…”

Rotasız Seyyah

“The vlogger is inside the Fue restaurant, which was featured on Netflix, and orders Okonomiyaki and Gyoza, noting the English menu and the hot plate o…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger was craving gyukatsu. They mention they were going to go to Gyukatsu Motomura but the wait was over an hour, so they came here instead and…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger says it's their last day in Osaka and they are spending the morning editing at this coffee stand.”

Mei Time

“The vlogger stops for a coffee break at this roastery. She enjoys an affogato, pouring the espresso over the ice cream herself, while her companion ha…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger points out this famous takoyaki (octopus balls) stand, a must-try street food in Osaka, recognizable by its giant red octopus sign.”

Japan by Food

“A kushikatsu shop offering deep-fried skewers, including quail eggs with a creamy, melted inside and cheese skewers with a crispy batter, served with…”

Meryem Can

“The vlogger tried matcha mochi with a sweet red bean paste filling. She found the matcha flavor very good and fresh, preferring it over the strawberry…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger and her companion have a meal here, enjoying Thai and Balinese dishes like chicken green curry and nasi goreng. The restaurant has an ecle…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger decides to eat at this Okonomiyaki restaurant. He sits at the counter and watches the chef prepare his Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki on the…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger says this shop was on their coffee list and is meant to have really good coffee. They show the interior, the coffee roasting machine, and…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger was intrigued by this restaurant, which is covered in ivy. They describe the interior as cozy, with a retro design, feeling like walking i…”

Meryem Can

“The vlogger tried a mango-flavored shaved ice. She found it refreshing and lightly sweet, similar to a Turkish 'bici bici'.”

Japan by Food

“A seafood stall that has been in business for 50-60 years, offering very sweet and fresh sea urchin directly from the shell without any bitterness.”

Özge Öz Live

“The vlogger finds a restaurant near Dotonbori that serves A5 quality Wagyu beef, which customers cook themselves on a grill at their table. She praise…”

Inaka Adventure

“This unique capsule hotel offers a distinctively Japanese stay with Ukiyo-e woodblock print capsule interiors, starting from around 3000 yen per night…”

Allan Su

“The vlogger starts his day here, noting the shrine is famous for its large lion head stage, which is said to swallow bad luck. He mentions that most o…”

🌍World Wild Hearts

“The vloggers went to the top of Osaka's tallest building, highlighting the Harukas 300 observatory for its stunning panoramic views of the entire Kans…”

Riri Travels

“The vlogger enjoyed listening to a talented guitarist (Yuji Masagaki) by the canal during golden hour, noting the different atmosphere when the lights…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger introduces the video from this famous spot in Osaka, which he calls the "famous running man statue." He later explains the history of the…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger notes the temple is beautiful and famous for its Daruma dolls, which are scattered everywhere. They mention it's known as the "temple for…”

Zeynep Sümeyye YILMAZ

“Vlogger is surprised by the low prices of Nike and Adidas shoes on sale at ABC-Mart, noting they are significantly cheaper than in Turkey. They recoun…”

Rotasız Seyyah

“The vlogger visits a shop selling anime figures and merchandise, expressing excitement about finding items related to Hayao Miyazaki's films like "Spi…”

Allan Su

“After the market, the vlogger heads to this area, also known as Nipponbashi. He describes it as the city's electronics and otaku culture hub, similar…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger captures views of the unique, towering white structure known as the Great Peace Prayer Tower, which is a prominent landmark in the Tondaba…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger explores this vintage store, finding a variety of retro clothes, accessories, toys, and kitchenware, including nostalgic items from the 80…”

Allan Su

“The vlogger visits this temple, also known as the 'Temple of Winner's Luck.' He describes it as a prime destination for viewing autumn colors and is f…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger visits this shrine, which is home to a massive, thousand-year-old camphor tree designated as a national natural monument. She admires the…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger describes this as a little neighborhood full of cute stores and coffee shops, and suggests checking opening hours before visiting as they…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger explores this vast underground shopping mall, describing it as a whole different world beneath the city streets.”

Zeynep Sümeyye YILMAZ

“Vlogger is relaxing at Nankai Namba Station Square, enjoying the free Wi-Fi and the relaxed atmosphere with people sitting and chatting.”

Inaka Adventure

“Home to a famous deer park and the Todai-ji Temple with its giant Buddha statue, reachable in under an hour from Osaka for a fantastic afternoon.”

Sol Life

“The vlogger visits this shop, showcasing cute handmade felt keychains, wooden animal figures, and beaded coasters, highlighting a whale coaster as a u…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger visits this shrine, which is uniquely situated with a railway crossing running through its main approach. She waits for a train to pass be…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger visits the food hall in this department store, showing the wide variety of fresh produce, meats, and prepared foods. He notes that fruits…”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger recommends this currency exchange place in Namba, stating it has good rates, even better than some places in Tokyo.”

Cem Kun

“The vlogger points out this watch shop, noting that "Toki" means "watch" in Japanese. He recommends buying watches in Japan as they are much cheaper t…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger explores the well-preserved streets of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi, an important traditional building preservation district. She walks through…”

Japan by Food

“A unique building housing multiple small shops and bars, allowing visitors to hop between different establishments for food and drinks, including deli…”

Özge Öz Live

“The vlogger expresses her love for this traditional side of Osaka, enjoying the feeling of living with locals and observing their daily lives, a contr…”

Sol Life

“The vlogger visits this bookstore, noting its massive collection of over 150,000 books and its unique floor-wide layout, mentioning it as the birthpla…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger visits this shrine, walking through its torii gate and exploring the grounds.”

Mei Time

“The vlogger browses this charming general store, which is filled with a variety of handmade crafts, accessories, and unique miscellaneous goods. The s…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger visits another historic house in the Jinaimachi district, the former residence of the Tanaka family. She walks through the traditional roo…”

Mei Time

“The vlogger visits this former inn, now a museum, which preserves the atmosphere of the Edo period. She explores the traditional Japanese rooms, views…”