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„Asa-ichi“ or „Morning market“

A interesting place, for everybody who loves marine creatures and do not back away from getting up early in the morning, is the "Morning market", in japanese "Asa-ichi". The market is bordering directly on the sea of Osaka an offers nearly everything you can catch from the sea. There can be found freshly prepared fish, living turtles and different kinds of jellyfishes, shrimps and shells. If its not fresh enough for somebody, he can gain living fishes, presented in fish tanks or plastic basins.

Everywhere there are little stalls, similar to the "Würstelbuden" which can be found in Germany and Austria. But instead of a Hot Dog and meat loaf, there are kinds of little fish rissoles and shrimps pellets. In the same way, beef and pork for the Europeans, for the Japanese are marine creatures very important. There are exotic meals like Tako-Meshi (Octopus-rice) or Kani-Miso (Crab-Misosoup). If there is somebody in a quandary, maybe he is in luck and gets a free sample, often offered by the fishermen.

However, because the market is next to the sea, it is better to dress warmly. Sometimes there is a cold wind. In the summertime of course, it is convenient. Who do not like to eat in the open, can make himself at home in a hall, equipped with dining tables and banquettes for free.

By the way, there are mobile toilets, not as luxurious as washrooms, but they are clean and you can wash your hands.

the Hongan Ozaki Betsuin Temple

Sake manufacturer Naniwa Shuzō (brand name “Naniwa Masamune”)

Presumable, Mr. Naniwa Shuzō’s sake-brewery is affected not only by Japanese men, but also by European. In huge barrels hundreds of litters of sake, with the brand name "Naniwa Masamune" are brewed. Sake, a rice wine, often pure, is also obtainable at stores, mixed with sweet juice.

Especially when the days are cold a visit is profitable. Some samples of sake and you will forget the cold wind and cheerfulness spreads over.

The brewery of Mr. Naniwa Shuzō is not only famous because of its sake, but also for the pretty garden and the house, made of precious wood boarding.

The Hina-Ningyō and the “Shadow-Box” near the station Izumisano.

Every year on the 3rd of March there is celebrated a festival, called Hina-Matsuri, the Girls-Festival. At that time there are dollies exhibited on a whatnot, allegorising the emperor couple and a part of the court nobility. It is believed, that they catch evil spirits and keep them imprisoned. There clothes are sympathized with original Kimonos and vary in style due to the Japanese prefectures. Besides there are miniatures like caskets and weapons. Such arrangements can only be seen in the time around the 3rd of March.

The “Shadow-Box” is open all the year. There are plastic pictures with different motifs exhibited. You can find still lives or a Samurai in full panoply as well as the likeness of Mickey Mouse.

Rinkū Premium Outlet

Someone who loves shopping and has got money enough should visit the Rinkū Premium Outlet. There are more brands as may be imagined: Adidas, Gucci, Citizen, Zero, Armani, Reebok, Topkapi, Cricket and dozens more.

You can not only buy clothes, but also choose among dozens of musical instruments. You can also find valuable porcelain noble jewelry. In fact it's a huge area and is made up of a lot of sections. These sections have a superior area, so there are 2 widespread areas where you can shop.

Somebody who feels after a long shopping expedition hungry, can join a kind of a large dining hall where many different restaurants are assembled. There are different kinds of roasted meats, noodle dishes, Omelette-Curry-Rice, marine creatures and a little stall offering sweet dishes. After choosing a dish you can sit at will. And the prices are accurate. But you ought to know, that in Japan there are many restaurants similar to self service restaurants. So after having lunch you need to clear up the table. There is a place where you hand in your tablet and the cutlery, mostly next to the cash point.