Nipponbashi Denden Town is one of the most vibrant spots in Osaka with plenty to offer. With plenty of stores, shops, and gaming corners, the town is a haven for tech geeks, pop culture enthusiasts, gamers and anime lovers. If you’re looking for a fun adventure in Osaka, here’s how to enjoy the vibrant Nipponbashi Denden Town.

Watch a Cosplay Parade  

If you are in the city around the time of the spring equinox, you can step out of your family hotel in Osaka and catch the Nipponbashi Street Fiesta. This is when thousands of Manga and Anime cosplayers gather to display their creativity, and you’ll also get to witness live music and vibrant street performances.

Enjoy a Thrilling Crane Game

If you’ve got what it takes to outsmart a rigged game, you can test your skills at various crane games at Taito Station just a short distance from Travelodge Honmachi Osaka. You’ll have the chance to win various prizes including limited-edition toys and cash prizes.

Explore the World of Card Games

Denden Town is a great place to be if you are an avid card game collector. There are several card shops like Big Magic, Yellow Submarine and Dragon Star that sell a variety of card games and sets. These include Victory Spark, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh. Certain shops also have playing spaces where you can try out the new card games you buy.

Enjoy an Anime/Manga Shopping Spree

Toranoana – Image via Flickr

You can browse through the numerous manga chain stores such as Animate, Toranoana and K-Books to update your manga reading list. There are also several shops where you’ll find cool Anime merchandise including badges, posters, notebooks, keychains and more.