Night view of Osaka Castle, built 1620-29, by Tokugawa shogunate
Have a fried-octopus ball in high-wired Osaka.
Famous for its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, Osaka combines historical and cultural attractions with all the delights of a Japanese urban phenomenon. At night Osaka is live-wired with flashing neon, beckoning with promises of tako-yaki (fried octopus ball), good times and lots of beer.
Ko-gyaru : young Japanese girls who dress 'Californian style'
City of many signs and many bicycles
Girls and perky mannequin in Dotonbori restaurant and entertainment district
Often maligned by visitors as 'ugly' and still best viewed under the neon light of night, Osaka is currently undergoing a facelift to woo daytime visitors to its concrete and pachinko city grid. Waterfront developments are restoring Osaka's image as a port town and creating new attractions for tourists.
Favourite Osakan delicacy: takoyaki , or fried octopus balls
Chef singing karaoke version of 'Memories' in izakaya (Japanese pub)
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