Osaka City Minami Area(Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi)
3 hours
Available languages: English、Japanese
1~6
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Embark on a journey of discovery as you uncover a unique charm of Nipponbashi through this cyberpunk-themed tour
Osaka's Nippombashi district is a unique town where anime meets the retro town of electronics. This tour offers you an opportunity to take a deep dive into the Nipponbashi area and uncover the world of cyberpunk as you explore the niche spots.
▼Julie, a cyberpunk pioneer, joins us on our journey to explore her recommended spots and uncover the new beauty of the Nipponbashi area.
Julie Watai profile:
Julie is a photographer, an artist and a DJ. A former gravure idol, she has been involved in electronic crafting since before the maker movement. She recently gave birth at AID and is now a geeky mother raising her child. She is currently running an urban, techno takoyaki shop in her hometown of Osaka.
◾️Career:
Author of the following books: SAMURAI GIRL (DRAGO and Arts Italy), Hardware Girls (Konohana Books), HARDWARE GIRLS MAGAZINE (MOOK, Sansai books), Tokyo Future Classic (DU Books)
◾️Career:
Author of the following books: SAMURAI GIRL (DRAGO and Arts Italy), Hardware Girls (Konohana Books), HARDWARE GIRLS MAGAZINE (MOOK, Sansai books), Tokyo Future Classic (DU Books)
▼Your guide and Julie will wait for your arrival at the meeting point and start the photoshoot as soon as you arrive
Nostalgic gaming arcade Atena Nipponbashi
This unique photo spot represents a fusion of 80s and 90s video game culture and cyberpunk.
▼Entrust yourself into the hands of a professional with over 20 years of experience.
▼Try your hand at a photoshoot with the pixelated graphics of a retro arcade as your background.
▼Let your expert Julie add a bit of cyberpunk flare to the pictures
Capture the nostalgic vibe of Nipponbashi
The Nihonbashi Shopping Arcade is lined with power tool shops, kimono shops and antique shops. The area offers timeless-looking landscapes and a layered urban feel perfect for photography.
▼See the world through the lens of a camera and capture otherworldly compositions, making the most of the dystopian back-alley atmosphere.
Dress up and photography experience at the “Lun2 Store”.
The store offers a line up of cyberpunk-themed apparel and is a popular spot among cyberpunk enthusiasts.
▼The owner of the store is also a a creator focuses on cyberpunk fashion. Be captivated by her unique world view.
▼Try on innovative items by up-and-coming designers and experience a cyberpunk style makeover!
▼The owner assists with dressing up and styling, and then conducts the photo session. Enjoy a special portrait session that can only be taken here.
▼Any photo that Julie touches turns into a cyberpunk work of art.
Explore the day's recommended photo spots.
Photography points may be changed depending on the weather conditions of the day and the preferences of the participants. Enjoy shooting while interacting with your expert and learn how to make the most of the city's structure and how to create cyberpunk-style compositions.
▼Messy wiring and countless store signs unique to the Electric Town create a cyberpunk vibe.
An authentic photo tour
This tour is recommended for those interested in cyberpunk culture, as well as for photography enthusiasts and those who want to discover the deep spots of Nihonbashi. Explore the streets of Nipponbashi during the day and capture the moment in a cyberpunk style.
