There’s a huge variety of seafood at the market, and it’s all super fresh. The high-end ingredients like tuna and sea urchin are especially impressive. I was mesmerized by the beautiful marbling on the Matsusaka and Kobe beef! 😍
Kuromon Market | Review by Anita Lee
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Dotonbori
Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.
Dotonbori is a famous foodie area with tons of well-known restaurants. You have to try Osaka specialties like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. There are usually lines in front of every spot, but the food is totally worth the wait.
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Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)
Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.
Kawasaki Daishi is especially famous for its blessing ceremonies and protective charms. Many people come here to pray for health, safety, and happiness. I came specifically for the blessing ceremony and got a symbolic charm, which gave me a sense of peace.
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Shinagawa Aquarium
Opened in 1991 inside Shinagawa Kumin Park, which sits right next to the canal, this aquarium is themed around “Connecting with the Sea and Rivers.” It features around 4,000 sea creatures from approx 450 species. Through shows and seasonal events, you can get up close with the fish, observe them, and learn more about their world.
The pearl experience was a lot of fun! Using simple tools, I got to take a perfectly round pearl out of a shell. It was big, round, and beautiful. I also had it made into a necklace, which turned out to be a really special keepsake.
