America Mura: A Place for Young People to Hang Out

When it comes to “a place for young people to spend time” in Osaka, “America Mura” is your place.
It is located in Shinsaibashi, so should you find yourself in the area, by all means go and see it for yourself.

The Streets are Incredibly Lively

This is the most famous park in America Mura, young people with a lot of free time often hang out here.

Numerous human shaped street lamps line the streets, even simply seeing these lights is one of the many things to enjoy.

Enjoy Going Shopping

There are countless shops in America Mura, so feel free to go shopping around at your leisure.
At present, the most popular shop in America Mura is Flying Tiger Copenhagen.

In addition, there are other commercial facilities such as the OPA shopping mall and an Apple store.

The area is teeming with a variety of fashionable clothing stores, so you’re bound to find one that suits your style!

Food is Bountiful

There are many famous takoyaki resturants, trendy cafes, and similar places to check out.
When you start to feel hungry after spending a few hours shopping, grab a bite to eat and try out what these places have to offer.

This is the most famous takoyaki restaurant in America Mura.

There are numerous other takoyaki restaurants, too.

When you get tired of walking and need to take a break, do so in one of the stylish cafes.

Countless Other Places to See

America Mura is abundant with unique shops and stores.
I will introduce a few of them here.

What in the…! A Mercedes-Benz decorated with crystals!
How much do you think it costs!?

“Mandarake” is a shop that sells things like manga comic books and figurines, popular with otaku (Japanese term for geek).

When walking around America Mura, you’re bound to end up arriving at a shrine.
In this shrine, you can enjoy getting a sense of what a Japanese atmosphere feels like.

There are, of course, a multitude of other fun and interesting shops in America Mura, so if you find yourself in Shinsaibashi, come and check them out for yourself.