If you're visiting Dotonbori in Osaka and want an easy way to enjoy the city's scenery without tiring yourself out, a sightseeing cruise is the way to go! Along the way, you'll pass famous Dotonbori bridges such as Ebisu Bridge, Taro Bridge, and Aiaibashi Bridge, and you can also see the Glico Running Man sign and Dotonbori's lively streets from the water. The cruise is especially pleasant at night, with a gentle breeze and neon lights reflected on the river. Without having to walk too much, you can leisurely experience the charm of Osaka at night.
Tombori River Cruise | Review by Linda Liao
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Jiyuken Namba Honten
Founded in 1910 as Osaka’s first Western-style restaurant, Jiyuken Namba Honten operates in the bustling Namba Center Street in the heart of the Minami area.
I saw it recommended in a travel guide, so I made a special trip to Jiyuken while visiting Namba, Osaka, to try this classic curry specialty for myself. The curry and white rice are mixed together beforehand, giving it a soy sauce-like color, with a raw egg placed in the middle. It’s completely different from regular curry rice. First, I tried a bite as is, then mixed in the egg yolk. The rich curry gained an eggy flavor and a smoother texture. Finally, I added a little Worcestershire sauce to taste, which gave it even more depth.
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Enbun Charge Tablets
A chewable tablet that aids in boosting electrolytes lost while you sweat. It tastes great and melts in your mouth to quickly deliver sodium, potassium, and citric acid to the body.
A Japanese coworker brought back some Kabaya electrolyte candies to share after a business trip. Each one is small and easy to carry, so you can have one while out in the summer or after exercising to replenish the salt lost through sweating. The mildly salty-sweet flavor isn’t too heavy, and they’re handy to keep in your bag during hot weather.
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Yakiniku Jin
Yakiniku Jin is an authentic yakiniku restaurant in Nakasu, Fukuoka, about a 1-minute walk from Nakasu-Kawabata Station on the Fukuoka City Subway. It is an easy place to stop by between sightseeing and shopping, and its proximity to Don Quijote Nakasu Store is another part of its appeal.
If you're in Nakasu, Fukuoka, and want some quality yakiniku, Yakiniku Jin is worth considering. The restaurant specializes in carefully selected Kyushu-raised Kuroge Wagyu, offering everything from common cuts to rare ones. The meat has fine marbling, and a quick grilling brings out its rich flavor. Very satisfying.
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