Crowds mean business! They really made the most of the station's convenience and commercial facilities to create some unexpected results.
GRANSTA TOKYO | Review by 蘭蘭
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LUCUA Osaka
LUCUA Osaka is one of Japan’s largest station-linked commercial complexes, complete with both east building LUCUA and the west building LUCUA 1100 (i-re). Together, they house some 500 buzzing shops from across Japan, making it a premier destination for shopping and dining.
Some brands here have Osaka or Kansai-only items. Definitely worth checking out!
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Karasujima Observatory
Sakurajima, an active volcano and symbol of Kagoshima, continues to emit volcanic smoke even today. Once a solitary island floating in the sea for centuries, it became connected to the mainland in 1914 when a massive eruption released a torrent of lava that filled the strait between Sakurajima and Karasujima.
Looking out at Sakurajima with the blue sky and white clouds—the contrast is stunningly beautiful.
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Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
About 50 stores are lined up in a 150-meter-long arcade. As the name "Doguya-suji" suggests, the stores sell only the tools that support Osaka's food culture, ranging from kitchen equipment used by professionals to tableware for the general public.
The food replicas here are super realistic—they look almost exactly like the real thing! There are also tons of kitchen tools, pots, and pans for sale.