Shinsekai Market in Osaka: A Nostalgic Adventure Through Time

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Hidden beneath Tsutenkaku Tower, Shinsekai Market is a shopping street with a history spanning over a century, dating back to the Taisho era. Once a bustling commercial hub, it now exudes a strong Showa retro vibe. Strolling through, red lanterns sway gently, vendors sell second-hand clothes and nostalgic trinkets, and there’s that leopard print clothing store famous from TV 🐆—every step feels like stepping into a time tunnel.

In recent years, the market’s yatai (food stall) street has been planned to liven up the nights, with tourists and locals gathering around small stalls, the air filled with the aroma of grilled food, creating a unique otherworldly atmosphere. Standing here, I feel the warmth of everyday life in Osaka; those old shops carry stories of the past, making you want to linger a little longer and savor this uniqueness.

How to get there: About a 3-minute walk from Ebisucho Station on the Sakaisuji Subway Line, or about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Imamiya Station on JR

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Post by 湯馬士火車頭 | Mar 17, 2025