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Nippombashi district in Osaka

The Heart of Otaku Culture!

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Shopping

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Surugaya storefront
#HobbyStore

Surugaya Nippombashi Otaroad

Best spot to find popular figures and models.

Super Potato storefront
#VideoGameStore

Super Potato Retrokan Ota Road Branch

Superior selection of vintage game consoles.

Guf storefront
#CapsuleToyStore

Japan Culture & Character Shop Guf

Selling over 10,000 character goods and character apparel.

Pureizu storefront
#TradingCardStore

Pureizu Nipponbashi Ota Road Branch

Wide assortment of modern and older singles.

Animate storefront
#AnimeStore

Animate Nipponbashi

The largest anime and manga store in Osaka.

Yellow Submarine storefront
#TradingCardStore

Yellow Submarine Nipponbashi

Huge selection of trading cards and board games.

Eat&Drink

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Ramen shop entrance
#RamenShop

Ramen Otokojuku!

Hearty ramen inspired by the Jiro-style.

Steak restaurant entrance
#SteakRestaurant

1 Pound Steak & Hamburg Takeru

A casual steakhouse chain offering great steaks.

Fried chicken shop
#FriedChickenShop

Kinnotorikara Nipponbashiten

An affordable and delicious takeway fried chicken shop.

Kushikatsu restaurant entrance
#KushikatsuRestaurant

Kushikatsu Daruma

Famous Osaka kushikatsu restaurant chain.

Ichiran entrance
#RamenShop

Ichiran Dotonbori

Popular tonkotsu ramen chain from Fukuoka.

Experience

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Maid cafe entrance
#MaidCafe

Maidreamin Osaka Nipponbashi

Maidreamin is one of the world's largest maid cafe groups.

Game center entrance
#AmusementArcade

Taito Station Osaka-nipponbashi

One of Japan's leading amusement arcade chains.

Character shop entrance
#CharacterShop

Japan Culture & Character Shop Guf

Selling over 10,000 character goods and character apparel.

Namco arcade entrance
#AmusementArcade

Namco Nipponbashi

Multi-floor arcade with latest games and crane machines.

Aniplex cafe entrance
#AnimeExhibition

Aniplex Cafe

Themed cafe featuring popular anime collaborations.

Plan Your Visit

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Tips for winning at crane games

Tips for Winning Big in Crane Games: Get Exclusive Prizes Here

Learn the tricks to mastering crane games and snagging exclusive goodies only available in Japan.

Exploring Kuromon Market

Exploring the Hype at Kuromon Market

Discover why Japanese strawberries, a hot topic at Kuromon Market, are worth the premium price.

Pikachu collaboration items

Pikachu Collaboration Souvenirs

A closer look at the Pikachu-themed Tokyo Banana, a must-try souvenir from Osaka.

Must-buy items in Japan

Top Must-Buy Item in Japan

Dive into the charm of Chiikawa goods and why they're a top souvenir pick.

Street food at Kuromon Market

Top 3 Street Food Picks in Kuromon Market

A guide to the best street food you can savor while walking through the market.

Neighborhood

About Nippombashi

Anime merchandise display in Nippombashi
Animate store front in Nippombashi
Nippombashi street view

Osaka's Pop Culture Hub

Osaka Nipponbashi is a must-visit spot for fans of Japanese pop culture, featuring countless anime shops, gaming goods, and electronics stores. Known as the “Electric Town of Osaka,” it's also famous for its maid cafés and vibrant street vibe, perfect for otaku and tourists alike.

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Cosplay Festival

Nipponbashi Anime & Gaming Fest

Nipponbashi Pop Culture Carnival

Manga & Maid Café Fair

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