Osaka

Osaka…
The city of fun, great food, and full of smiles 🍡🎡🍜

This trip can be called “pure bliss every square meter”
because every step in Osaka is filled with cuteness, charm,
and heartwarming stories. Whether you travel alone, with friends, or with your partner, it’s guaranteed to warm your heart 💕

✈️ As soon as you arrive in Osaka… your heart starts pounding

The moment the plane lands at Kansai International Airport, it feels like your heart is enchanted. The air is so fresh,
and the scent of Japan drifts from afar~ (or maybe it’s the smell of rice balls, who knows 555)

After sorting out the JR Pass and SIM card,
I took the train straight into the city. I must say, Japanese trains are so cute—
everything is clean, orderly, and super punctual 🚆✨

🏨 Cute accommodation in the Namba area

I chose to stay in Namba because it’s very convenient for travel,
and most importantly, there’s an abundance of food~ Plus, it’s close to shopping spots like Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

The hotel I picked is a small, minimalist-style place with white and wood tones.
If you love taking photos, you’ll definitely like it. There’s a cozy corner to sip green tea while wearing a light yukata 🍵🌸

🦑 Dotonbori Street – The legendary food street

Wow… this is truly a paradise for food lovers. Walking into Dotonbori
feels like stepping into a world of sweets, fried treats, and takoyaki sauce 555

• Takoyaki at Kukuru – round balls with a crispy outside,
soft lava-like inside, big octopus pieces, so delicious with every bite
• Okonomiyaki – a street stall with a super long line, but once you taste it, you’ll know why people wait!
• Giant crab at Kani Doraku – just seeing the big moving crab on the sign is irresistible! The crab meat is sweet and melts in your mouth 🦀

💡 Tips: Walk and eat while taking photos. The neon lights reflecting on the Dotonbori River at night are incredibly romantic.

🎡 A day at Universal Studios Japan

USJ is the highlight of this trip! Whether you’re a Harry Potter, Minion, or Mario fan, your eyes will sparkle for sure 🎢✨

• Start at Super Nintendo World – bright colors make you feel like you’re inside a Mario game, with red and green hats everywhere. Don’t forget to buy tickets in advance and book your entry through the app.
• Harry Potter zone – stroll through Hogsmeade village and see Hogwarts castle up close, hear the hippogriff’s cry right next to you~ it’s a dreamy delight 🍫🧹
• Finish with Minion Mayhem, filled with laughter all around

⛩ Osaka Castle – the essence of authentic Japan

After all the excitement, I wanted to experience traditional Japan, so I stopped by “Osaka Castle” 🏯

Walking around the castle’s garden filled with lush green trees,
the scent of flowers and soft bird songs create a very peaceful atmosphere.
It’s perfect for resting, sipping coffee, and enjoying a slow-life view.

If you visit during cherry blossom season, you’ll definitely scream with joy! This place is legendary for sakura viewing~

👘 Shop, taste, and chill in Shinsaibashi

Shopaholics must not miss this! Shinsaibashi is a Japanese fashion street
with stores from Uniqlo, GU to cute secondhand shops,
and cosmetic stores with so many products you won’t know what to pick.

When tired from walking, stop for a Japanese crepe overflowing with fruit,
or sit down to sip fragrant hojicha green tea in a café 🍓🍵

🛍 Must-have souvenirs

• Glico snacks Osaka edition – special packaging you can’t find anywhere else
• Osaka-patterned Japanese fans – super cute
• Glico magnet – a must-have for your fridge!
• Japanese sake-flavored KitKat – unique aroma, lightly fragrant like a refined Japanese taste 🍶

🚶♀️ Stroll around the charming America-mura district

This place is like Osaka’s version of Harajuku! Walls covered in art, trendy cafés, and lots of vintage fashion 🧃🍩 If you love street fashion or want cool photo spots, don’t miss this place.

📷 Camera full of photos, heart full of happiness

Osaka is a warm city, like a tight hug from a close friend. Being here feels so comfortable. I fell in love with everything—from the friendliness of the Japanese people to the unagi in the bento box I bought at 7-Eleven 😆🍱

This trip not only brought back beautiful photos but also sweet memories like a Japanese cartoon episode that leaves you smiling long after it ends…

I hope Osaka will be everyone’s next destination,
and if you go, I wish you a heartwarming, joyful time too! 💕🇯🇵

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