Osaka Shinsaibashi and Tenma Market

The weather was scorching hot today, so I decided to take a stroll around Osaka's Shinsaibashi. As soon as I stepped out of the subway station, I was greeted by a sea of people, mostly tourists, either taking photos, partying, buying food, or shopping for their favorite items. The endless rows of shops and specialty stores can always meet the needs of tourists. When in Japan, you must try authentic Japanese ramen, so I headed to Ichiran Ramen in Dotonbori. The long line at the entrance showed that many people came because of its reputation. The place truly has a unique Japanese charm. I ordered the light flavor, and it was delicious. My friends ordered the basic (recommended as normal) flavor, and they found it a bit salty. After finishing the ramen, we went back to Shinsaibashi to continue shopping. When we got tired, we had some Uji ice cream. Personally, I found it a bit too sweet, but the environment was great. Finally, we visited Tenma Market, which is mainly frequented by locals. It's very affordable, so you might want to check it out too.