Osaka Shopping Diary｜Broken Leg but Happy! Local buyers' shops and business district guide 🇯🇵

#大坂购物攻略 After a few days in Osaka, I finally got everything I wanted to buy! Who knows the joy of shopping from morning to night on a sunny day? The following are 3 special shopping districts + 5 quality boutiques, with practical routes attached, so you can follow them and avoid pitfalls! 🌟【Must-visit shopping district recommendations】 1. Minamimorimachi｜The secret base of young designers It is a 10-minute walk from Kitahama Station, and the alleys are full of independent shops. We recommend visiting the Minagawa Akira fan pilgrimage site "Nani IRO" first, where the cotton and linen fabrics and handmade sundries are full of healing feeling; around the corner "Cafe & Meal MUJI" can take a rest on the second-floor balcony and order a limited edition matcha latte while looking at the street view. 2. Bell Island: A gathering place for craftsmen and designers A must-visit at BEAMS JAPAN! The first floor has a retro workwear style, and the second floor stationery area has limited edition notebooks. The simple shirts of "United Arrows & Sons" next door are suitable for commuters, and the lighting in the fitting room is surprisingly white. 💡 There are many shops in the business district, which is suitable for short walks. 3. Shinsaibashi: Classic and unique In addition to the bustling main street, remember to go into the Shinsaibashi OPA department store. The vintage mix and match style of "Journal Standard Relume" on the 6th floor is very stylish; "Ragtag" in the alley is a paradise for vintage lovers, where you can find 90% new Levi's jeans for only 3,000 yen! 🛍️【5 boutiques for in-depth treasure hunting】 1. BEAMS JAPAN (Kaneshima branch) Japanese retro lovers, lock in! There are work jackets, corduroy items, and the "Osaka Limited Canvas Bag" in the second-floor sundry area is only 1,500 yen, which is perfect as a souvenir. 2. Nani IRO (Nanimoricho store) Akira Minakawa's Morandi color kingdom! The texture of the fabric is amazing when you touch it on site. I recommend buying pre-sewn eco-friendly bags or small wallets so you can use them directly without having to touch them. 3. Ragtag (Shinsaibashi branch) A "boutique department store" in the vintage world, it has clearly classified clothing and accessories, and a special area selling rare designer pieces. If you take your time to browse, you will find surprises. 4. Journal Standard Relume A mixed-style buyer's store that displays vintage items together with new season items. Instead of just following the trend, you might as well learn from the store clerks and put together a "retro + functional" style so that you won't wear the same clothes as others when you return home. 5. KARATO (Osaka main store) The artisan sundry shop next to Bell Island sells Kiyomizu-yaki tea cups and handmade lacquerware bowls with perfect display. The packaging is simple and high-end, suitable for both gift giving and personal use. 🚶♀️【Practical Tips for Rampage】 1. Clothing: Give priority to breathable sports shoes (I have personally tested that Nike Air Max can walk for 8 hours without pain), and carry a light backpack for easy trying on of clothes. 2. Route: Visit Bell Island in the morning → Eat curry in Minamimorimachi at noon → Shinsaibashi in the afternoon. Don’t take any detours along the way. 3. Tax refund: You can get tax refund on the spot if you spend 5,000 yen or more at BEAMS, KARATO and other stores. Remember to bring your passport with you! Although my legs are almost broken, I felt a great sense of accomplishment walking through the streets of Osaka at sunset holding my spoils. Next time I want to challenge the limit of "visiting 50 small shops in one day" (laughs)!