Kyocera Dome

Wikipedia

This is Kyocera Dome in Osaka. This was built in September 20, 1997, and opened March 1. At first, this dome was called “Osaka Dome” but the name was changed from it to “Kyocera Dome” in July 1, 2006 because the right of naming was sold.
The structure is a Dome with ninth stories above ground level and one beneath. The height is about 83 meter, and 55,000 people can come into it.
We can use this Dome with a lot of purposes. For example, you know, we can go to there to watch baseball game not only professional baseball but also high-school baseball. And, many musicians held live concerts. Grobe, Kanjyani∞, Arashi, B’z are the examples. Recently, Celine Dion held a live concert in there.
In addition to these events, we can use it to hold an athletic meet, a sports day, an exhibition. Moreover, we can also hold a wedding ceremony if you pay expensive charge.

Banpaku Park

This picture is the tower of the sun in Banpaku Park.

This is a park where put the vacant lot where Osaka Bankoku Hakuranakai used to be in good condition. There are an open space, cultural facilities, and so on. This park is about 65 times as wide as Koushien baseball stadium!! At the time when Osaka Banpaku was hold, there were three towers in all. Its are the tower of the sun, the tower of mother, and the tower of youthfulness.

Osaka Castle

http://www.osaka-tankentai.com/castle.html

This is Osaka castle. This was built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in 1583, Azuchi Momoyama periods. Now, we can enter it and look around. An entrance fee of people twelve and above is 600 yen. In it, we can take a picture with a warrior's helmet or jyunihitoe which was restored. Around this castle, there is a big park, Osaka castle park, and many people enjoy.

A garden of the sky

This is in Umeda. We can look around a magnificent view at 360°. The height of the rooftop is about 173 meter, an entrance fee is 700 yen, and the business hours is from 10:00a.m. to 10:30p.m. We can overlook the town of Osaka which is shining brightly in the night. I don't know how to express the beauty. In any case, it is a moving sight!! This is worth going.

DOUTONBORI

This is DOUTONBORI, in Namba. This is a bridge between Ebisubashi and Shinsaibashisuji. When Hanshin Tigers, a baseball team, win, some of lovers of Hanshin Tigers dived off the bridge into the river. Of course, it is very dangerous, so this bridge was put in good condition recently.

A billboard of GURIKO is also famous and many people take pictures. GURIKO's costume is changed depending on event.

The Feature Of Osaka, KUIDAORE

"Osaka meibutsu KUIDAORE" is one of the famous places in Namba, Osaka. This is a restaurant, and a building with one story below and nine above the ground.
It was founded in 1949, but it will be closed down the business in July 8 2008. The reason why the feature of Osaka is closed down the business are the building and facilities became too old for use and the environment around the restaurant or the time changed...
There is an object which is a symbol of Osaka in front of the restaurant. The name is Kuidaore Taro and it is said as "Face of Osaka". He shakes his head and beats a drum. He is more famous than the restaurant itself. He is popular and liked by everyone, especially Osakaite.
Everyone doesn't know what will become of Kuidaore Taro, but I hope to he has been a symbol of Osaka all the time.
Let's go to Dotonbori to meet Kuidaore Taro!!

The Purpose of This Blog

I have lived in Osaka since I was born, and I love Osaka!! Osaka is also called Naniwa. There are a lot of good places where you should visit. I want you to know about Osaka more and love it. Let's enjoy humorous town,Osaka!!