9/1/2008

Minami (Namba) is one of two largest cities in Osaka. Minami, is “South” for Japanese – most of Osaka’s parts are named after the position of its regions. Minami is home to Namba, Shinsaibashi and Dōtonbori shopping districts. The Minami ward, however, is now merged with Chuo ward in Japan.

The city boasts of a life that is a gregarious and outwardly interesting as Tokyo but admittedly smaller and more personable. It offers something for everyone, with attractions such as Amerikamura for the fashion fanatics, the Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, Nipponbashi Den Den Town for electronics and manga otakus, and the colorful Dotonbori entertainment district. These popular spots are located near the Namba Station.

Map courtesy of Japan-Guide on how to get to Minami (Namba):

Check out the Namba Walk in this clip:

The video is taken two years ago by some guy, a tourist, or an exchange student but for some reason, people in Namba are still blasting Destiny’s Child’s Survivor song… lol