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Osaka has been an erstwhile centre of economy between Eastern and Western Japan. Osaka is popularly known as ‘Kui-daore City' meaning an epicurean's delight. Apart from being a gourmet's delight, Osaka is also a shopper's paradise. Osaka is a favorite haunt for shoppers. It is regarded as a Mecca for shopping. Shopping is considered to be the favorite pastime for the people of Osaka. Department stores, Underground arcades and sprawling malls cater to all tastes of the people of Osaka. Several shopping destinations in Osaka offer electronic and optical equipments at jaw dropping prices with no compromise in quality. You can also pick up some souvenirs while touring museums and amusements which are rich in museum and other goods. Osaka's electrical goods district popularly called Electric Town records a high footfall. All shops remain closed on Wednesdays. Some streets in Osaka sell the same kind of goods which generate competition amongst vendors. This, however, gives the visitors a chance to bargain for the best products. The Umeda Hankyu Department Store is one of the biggest Department stores in Japan. Sony Tower, OPA, Daimaru and Big Step are major department stores of Osaka. Apart from these department stores, some shops in Osaka offer specific items. Dogusuji-ya Arcade in Osaka is one such store offering kitchen accessory and food model. Features of Dogusuji-ya Arcade in Osaka: - Kitchen accessories and special food items are exhibited in the store.
- Household goods and cameras are offered at Dogusuji-ya Arcade in Osaka. Cameras and household goods are also available at Osaka's Minami (South district).
Other Major shopping areas in Osaka: • The Electronics district is located near the Namba station. • Tourists looking for haute couture can visit Minami and Umeda. A tour to Osaka offers you a wholesome shopping experience at Dogusuji-ya Arcade and a visit to the major shopping centres in Osaka. Osaka Castle, Osaka City Museum, Osaka Science Museum, Sakura Art Museum, Nakanoshima Park etc are major attractions of Osaka. A wide variety of pubs and restaurants are a foodie's delight. Shopaholics can visit Dogusuji-ya Arcade for a delightful shopping experience and to a fine dining experience at the dazzling restaurants and pubs in Osaka.
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