Shinsekai is fun shopping and eating district in Osaka with covered shopping street lined mostly with food joints.
There are also plenty of gift, clothing & souvenir shops.
There were game stations for kids to play, archery setups to try your hands at.
The best time to visit are in the evening and stay back until night.
To my surprise the Shinsekai area was quieter than I thought it would be.
The Shinsekai market radiated the olden day charm of Osaka.
Some of the shops here still provide a nostalgic experience with retro-style lanterns and try-before-you-buy facility that is fast becoming extinct elsewhere.
There were game stations for kids to play, archery setups to try your hands at.
Then some entertainment for all ages once done with the food extravaganzas.
Above all a lot of lights and flashy restaurant signs to get people’s attention.
There were also many Izakaya bars.
Also, I saw several Yatai mobile food stall selling ramen and other Japanese delicacies.
The food items were displayed on the storefronts.
These are not real food but only wax or synthetic models.
The food models are meant to give an idea of the contents and the quantity.
There were a lot of souvenir shops with reasonable price.
Shopkeepers were helpful and thankfully they knew English a bit that made the shopping expereince easy.
I loved every bit of this place including the food, the bargain shops, the limited people, and the vibes of the place.
It was a fascinating walking around for about an hour gazing at the giant billboards and restaurants fronts.
Even when I am back to India, my mind just wants to go back there for more.
It was a truly wonderful experience walking around in the Shinsekai food market and seeing the simple yet buzzing way of life.
they were paid rounds just we have in Indian fairs.
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