Osaka Fashion News: Amazing Fashion Vibes of Shinsaibashi

Wednesday, December 26th, 2012 | Filed under Business,Business,Fashion,Japan,Kansai,Latest Articles,Lifestyle,Osaka,Tourism,World | Posted by whiteleejay1

Osaka Fashion News: Amazing Fashion Vibes of Shinsaibashi

Michel Lebon and Hiroshi Saito

Modern Tokyo Times

The city of Osaka is a mega-city which appeals strongly to fashion lovers because you are spoilt for choice in this powerful part of Japan. Osaka needs to be fully recognized for its purchasing power and the vibrancy of its culture. This article is focused on the upmarket part of Shinsaibashi and the surrounding area which is a Mecca for the crème de la crème of Japanese and international boutiques.

If you visit the Midosuji Boulevard and the area surrounding the Nagahori-dori intersection within the Shinsaibashi district, then you will notice so many amazing boutiques. This part of Osaka fuses naturally within the vibrancy of fashion in this amazing city. Namba may be much more independent but collectively the fashion districts are enriching each other. After all, it highlights the vibrancy of fashion in Osaka irrespective if this applies to high-end fashion boutiques, independent fashion, mainstream fashion, and the wealth of other fashion styles which can be found in this fascinating city.

The Daimaru Shinsaibashi department store is a landmark within this buzzing area and clearly this company is also a powerhouse within Kansai and throughout Japan. Like always, the stores located within Daimuru are top notch and you have a wealth of amazing fashion within this department store. Of course, Daimuru is much more than just a fashion department store but clearly this angle is an enormous pulling power for this fantastic company.

If you really want to feel a special vibe then a visit to the Midosuji Boulevard is a must. This area is blessed with being tree-lined and you have a really nice feel to this part of Osaka. Also, if you have time on your hands then the mixture between this area and Namba is extremely illuminating. On top of this, you are blessed with so many amazing boutiques to visit and the cultural changes between the Midosuji Boulevard and the 24 hour vibrancy of Namba highlights the power of culture in Osaka.

The large-sized department stores of the Shisaibashi shopping district, means that people are spoilt for choice. On top of this you have stone paved sidewalks of Suomachi-suji Street and streetlamps which give you a British feel. Not surprisingly, this area is known for its European charm and is nicknamed the “European Village.”

A partial list of companies based in Shisaibashi and the surrounding area includes Chanel, Gucci, Dior, Coach, Armani, Fendi, Rolex, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Versace, Yves Saint-Laurent, Dunhill, BVLGARI, Givenchy, Beams, H&M, Ships, Uniqlo, United Arrows, Franck Muller, and many others including Benneton. This partial list highlights the high octane nature of fashion in this adorable part of Osaka and if you are a fashion guru then this area is a must place to visit.

This article is only providing a small glimpse into the vibrancy of Osaka fashion in and surrounding the Shisaibashi area. Alternative fashion can also be found in abundance but the main theme of this article is to highlight the international nature of vibrant Osaka.

For international tourists the city of Osaka is an amazing base because you have many vibrant cities in easy reach. Osaka itself is amazing but when you focus on the Kansai region itself with fantastic cities like Kobe, Kyoto, and Nara, then clearly this part of Japan is a great place to visit. Also, Wakayama is extremely rich just like Nara and Kyoto, when it comes to the richness of culture and adorable places to visit. Therefore, in Osaka you have an ideal base whereby you can explore the amazing fashion scene and so many other attractions – while at the same time, you are in easy reach of so many fantastic places to visit in Kansai.

Simply put, Shisaibashi is a Mecca for international and Japanese fashion and the city of Osaka is an amazing base to explore the beauty of Japan.

Lee Jay Walker gave support to both writers

All images of Japanese ladies taken by Modern Tokyo Times

leejay@moderntokyotimes.com

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