Best Things to do in Shinsekai

Shinsekai is a popular district in Osaka with undeniable retro vibe. Inspired by Western culture, architecture and fashion, Shinsekai is not your typical Japanese neighborhood. The word Shinsekai itself means the New World (shin = new; sekai = world) and that was exactly what it was supposed to be when it was built during pre-war era in 1912. Paris and Coney Island in New York were the models when building this area – the main feature of Shinsekai was the Tsutenkaku Tower, that in 1912 looked like the Eiffel Tower sitting on top of the Arc d’Triomphe. This was the main entrance to the Luna Park, which was inspired by popular amusement park in Coney Island. what to do in shinsekai

Nara is the capital of Nara prefecture in Japan and because of its close proximity, it’s a popular “one-day trip” destination from Osaka or Kyoto. The main attraction here is undoubtedly the Nara Park with free roaming deer that you can feed, however, Nara has also rich history, many awe-inspiring temples, eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites and it is second only to Kyoto as a repository of Japan’s cultural legacy. In the 7^th century, Nara served as Japan’s first permanent capital (until then the capital cities were moved with each passing emperor according to Shinto traditions), and even though this period didn’t last very long (only 75 years), during that time the emperors accepted influences from China and thus laid the foundations of Japanese culture.Things to do in nara

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