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Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street

Specialties in Osaka cluster in this area. Enjoy gourmet food for common people.

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If you want to experience Osaka's most distinctive local culture, you definitely have to take a stroll through Shinsekai Hon-dori Shopping Street! The area is filled with Osaka character, with all kinds of restaurants, kushikatsu shops, and distinctive signs lining both sides of the street. The colorful decorations make the entire street feel lively and energetic—a style that is uniquely Osaka!

As you walk through the shopping street, the most eye-catching sights are the exaggerated 3D signs outside the shops. Some are giant pufferfish, while others are shaped like octopuses, crabs, and more. Just looking at the signs is fun, and I couldn't help taking photos all along the way. This is also a great place to experience Osaka food, especially the famous local kushikatsu. Fried until golden and crispy with a variety of ingredients, it's really worth trying when you visit Osaka!

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Watching the games on TV is already exciting, but this time I got to step inside Tokyo Dome and experience the atmosphere in person. It was completely different!

On game day, the venue was packed with fans. Everyone was wearing jerseys and carrying cheering gear, ready to support their team. What moved me most was seeing so many Taiwanese fans fly all the way to Japan just to cheer for Chinese Taipei! When the familiar cheers began and the entire crowd shouted together, I couldn't help but get fired up. I was filled with emotion and pride as a Taiwanese person.