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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

2024-2025 Osaka Illumination Spots

Nakanoshima West Winter Story 2024 – Rubber Duck

  • Celebrating the 13th year of the Nakanoshima West Winter Story 2024.
  • Location: Nakanoshima West Area and Fukushima Port (Hotarumachi Port), Osaka City, Fukushima Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (National Holiday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
    • Main Program: December 13 (Friday) – December 25 (Wednesday), spanning 13 days.
  • Illumination Time:
    • Rubber Duck Illumination: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Hotarumachi Illumination: 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
    • Times vary depending on the program.

Kaiyukan Illumination 2024

  • Warmly illuminated sculptures of marine life.
  • Location: Kaiyukan, Osaka City, Minato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday) (tentative)
    • Closed: January 8 (Wednesday) & January 9 (Thursday), 2025
  • Illumination Time: From 5:00 PM (sunset) to 9:00 PM

Christmas Market in Osaka, Tenshiba 2024

  • The popular "Christmas Market" returns to Tenshiba this year.
  • Location: Entrance area of Tennoji Park ("Tenshiba") and "Tenshiba i:na," Osaka City, Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 29, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM (Last Order: 8:30 PM)
    • Opening Day (November 29): Opens at 4:00 PM.

Uehonmachi YUFURA Illumination

  • Enjoy a light gate and aurora-inspired illuminations.
  • Location: Uehonmachi YUFURA, Osaka City, Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: 4:00 PM–11:00 PM

Namba Hikari Tabi (Journey of Light) – Namba Carnival Mall

  • A collaborative project with Osaka Mode Gakuen (Fashion College) not to be missed.
  • Location: Namba Carnival Mall, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 1,000,000

Namba Hikari Tabi – Namba Parks

  • A winter tradition in Namba. Step into a magical, shimmering world of light.
  • Location: Namba Parks, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 1,000,000

Namba Hikari Tabi – Namba Parks South

  • Approximately 450,000 lights create a luxurious atmosphere.
  • Location: Namba Parks South, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 8, 2024 (Friday) – February 16, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM–12:00 AM
  • Number of Lights: 450,000 

Daytime Illumination at Abeno Q's Mall

  • New Illumination at Abeno Q's Mall
  • Location: Abeno Q's Mall, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: December 1, 2024 (Sunday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Abeno Harukas Sky Illumination 2024

  • A seasonal illumination featuring shimmering and flickering light displays unique to winter
  • Location: Abeno Harukas, Abeno Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 1, 2024 (Friday) – February 28, 2025 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: Varies by location (Details to be confirmed)

Nagai Botanical Garden TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka

  • An outdoor museum that transforms Nagai Botanical Garden into an art space at night
  • Location: Nagai Botanical Garden, Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: Permanent (Closed on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, subject to change)
  • Illumination Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Last admission at 8:30 PM)
    • Illumination hours may vary by season; refer to the official website for details.

 

ATC BAYSIDE Umieru Square Light Corridor (Corridor of Light)

  • A fantastical light corridor that colors the night view of the southern port area.
  • Location: ATC Umieru Square, Suminoe Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: Year-round
  • Illumination Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (times may vary during events)
  • Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (varies by store)

Parkside House Osaka Christmas Illumination

  • A Christmas-themed light display brightening up a British-style garden.
  • Location: Parkside House Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 16, 2024 (Saturday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Nakanoshima Illumination Street

  • A tunnel of light welcomes visitors.
  • Location: Mio-Tsukushi Promenade, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (Holiday) – December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (extended until 1:00 AM on December 31)

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Osaka City Central Public Hall Projection Mapping

  • Osaka City Central Public Hall transforms into a work of art with sound and light projections.
  • Location: East wall of Osaka City Central Public Hall, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: December 14, 2024 (Saturday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

OSAKA Light Renaissance 2024 Osaka City Hall Front Facade Illumination

  • The front facade of Osaka City Hall is beautifully illuminated.
  • Location: Front of Osaka City Hall, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 3, 2024 (Holiday) – December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) (Open every day during the event)
  • Illumination Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (extended until 1:00 AM on December 31)

Grand Front Osaka GRAND WISH CHRISTMAS 2024 – Infinity Lights

  • An enchanting space filled with light, featuring a 10-meter-high tree and a vast display of endless lights.
  • Location: Grand Front Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 7, 2024 (Thursday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) (excluding some content)
  • Illumination Time:
    • Main Christmas Tree Light Show:
      • Weekdays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
      • Weekends and Holidays: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Illumination Cruise 2024 (Osaka)

  • A Mercedes car tour along roads lined with shimmering lights.
  • Location: Mercedes Me Osaka and surrounding Midosuji area, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 7, 2024 (Thursday) – December 20, 2024 (Friday)
  • Illumination Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Last ride at 7:00 PM; Duration: 60–90 minutes, subject to crowd conditions)

Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North Christmas Illumination: "Cosmic Feather – Wings of Prayer"

  • A mesmerizing Christmas display featuring "wings of prayer" in light.
  • Location: 1F North-South Concourse, Osaka Umeda Twin Towers North, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM (starts at 4:00 PM on the first day)

NU Chayamachi / NU Chayamachi Plus Christmas Illumination

  • Features a collaborative Christmas tree designed by acclaimed artist Makoto Egashira.
  • Location: NU Chayamachi & NU Chayamachi Plus, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 22, 2024 (Friday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Details: 7,000 light bulbs

 LUCUA Osaka Christmas Illumination 2024

  • An enchanting Christmas atmosphere with dazzling lights covering LUCUA Osaka.
  • Location: LUCUA Osaka, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Period: November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) – December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
  • Illumination Time: From sunset to around 11:00 PM
  • Illumination Details: 20,000 light bulbs

 

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Restaurant: Osaka : Mexican

If you've lived in the Kansai area for a while chances are you have heard of El Pancho in Osaka. It is a popular Mexican restaurant among foreigners and Japanese alike.

The restaurant opened in 1979. The inside is dark and the walls are covered with messages and signatures of former patrons. This isn't a high class dining experience, but certainly worth the price.

The menu has all of the dishes that most people expect - tacos, quesadillas, fahittas, nachos, etc., There are also some that I have never seen in restaurants back home - pork sandwiches for example. The prices are decent and the sizes are rather large (especially for Japan). Lunch is usually 1500 yen per person, although you can get things cheaper (I usually spend about 1000 for lunch, and that includes my drink). At dinner time you will get free chips and salsa, but not at lunch. Another great thing - the cups they use are huge, even the ones for water!

The drink menu is also extensive. I recommend the Mexican Honey (vodka, honey and your choice of fruit flavor). There are plenty of flavors to chose from for your margarita or daiquiri (some better than others), which are often on the strong side.

Happy Hour is from 11-5 everyday. Margaritas and Coronas are half price during this time.

Dinner on the weekends is often very crowded, especially if they are holding a concert. Lunchtime (and Happy Hour) is usually not too busy and you should be able to get a seat easily.


Directions: The easiest way is to take exit 2 from Shinsaibashi Station. You will take the escalator up and out of the Crysta underground area. The restaurant is in the roundish building (Shinsaibashi Tower Building) on your right, just across from the Loft. El Pancho is on the 8th floor.
Hours: 11:30-11:20, everyday
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Restaurant: Osaka : Italian

When you think of Osaka, you don't always think of fancy restaurants and fine dining. But there are plenty of amazing restaurants, upscale and cheap, all over the city.

One of my favorites is called OLI. While there are hundreds of Italian places in Osaka, this one is special.



OLI is situated on the 8th floor of the Tenmabashi Keihan Mall, giving it a view that overlooks the river and part of the city. Many of the tables are situated against the windows, while most others are in direct view.

There are a variety of dishes - from pasta to pizza, as well as desserts. The menu separates the pasta and pizzas out based on the base (tomato or cheese). There are also meat dishes (fish of the day or steak for example), and appetizers (such as salads). The drink menu is extensive as well, with a fine selection of wines and cocktails.

Unfortunately the menu is in Japanese only. If you go with a date (recommended) they will often separate the portions into 2 so that you can easily share.



Directions: Take the Tanimachi Subway Line for Tenmabashi Station. The underground exit connects to the mall.
You can also take the Keihan line.
Hours: 11AM-11PM

There is also a branch in Shibuya, about a four minute walk from the station.
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