Walking in Japan Through Heavy Rain | 4K | Namba to Shinsekai, Osaka

A walk through heavy rain in the downtown area of Osaka, Japan. This walk begins in Namba, continues through Nipponbashi (Den Den Town), and ends at Tsutenkaku Tower in Shinsekai (The New World). I brought an umbrella with me because the forecast predicted rain, but I wasn't expecting such a sudden downpour. Whether you're a pluviophile or just enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan, I hope you enjoy the video!

Some info about the neighborhoods visited:

Namba (難波) is a popular shopping and entertainment district located in Minami, one of the two major city centers in Osaka. Near this area you can find Dotonbori, which is notable for hosting one of Osaka's most popular landmarks: the Glico Man. I got lost in this exact area the first day I arrived in Japan. I wanted to see Nipponbashi, but I didn't have access to the internet. I tried to ask a couple of locals for directions, but not being able to communicate, they pointed in the general direction and I got lost wandering the backstreets for a few hours. It was an interesting experience, and I didn't get to see Nipponbashi until I moved to Osaka several years later.

Nipponbashi (日本橋), also known as "Den-den Town" (Electric Town) is another popular shopping district in Osaka. Similar to Tokyo's Akihabara district, Nipponbashi is known for shops that specialize in electronics, model kits, collectables, manga, and anime. It's the center of Osaka's otaku culture, and a great place to shop if you're looking for cheap electronics.

Shinsekai (新世界), or "The New World," is one of my favorite parts of Osaka. The area was developed in the early 1900's as a tourist destination modeled after Paris and New York. Its popularity soon started to decline, and it remained neglected for several decades. Recently, the area has seen a resurgence and it has become a popular tourist destination. There are several Kushikatsu (串カツ) restaurants in the area as the dish originated here. Tsutenkaku Tower, another one of Osaka's iconic landmarks, can also be found in Shinsekai. It's a great place to visit if you want to experience the more retro side of Osaka.

Just a side note: Shinsekai has a reputation for being one of the more dangerous parts of Japan, but I think that reputation has just carried over from its forgotten days. I think most people now will tell you it's completely safe to visit the area. As I said in one of my older videos, just keep the same amount of caution you would when visiting any country you're not familiar with.

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