Highway through a Building Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN
Osaka's Gate Tower Building is an amazing sight to see because ... well, how should I put this? A highway goes through the building.
It literally does, and there is a story behind it.
In this episode, John not only goes inside to see where the elevator takes him, he also drives through it -- in a Lotus Seven. We'll also go up the Umeda Sky Building and catch some fantastic angles of the city, skyline and Gate Tower Building.
THE STORY:
Here it is from the building owner.
It’s basically a land rights dispute with a sort of happy ending.
The property was owned by a business (coal and wood company) since the early Meiji era but when business declined, so did the buildings in the 1970s. The area was approved to be redeveloped in 1983 but the property holder refused to give up the land, even though new building permits had been refused to him. The highway corporation and the property owner negotiated for 5 years and what you see today is their compromise. Highways usually buy the land they’re on but a new law in 1989 allowed the possibility of having two owners on the same spot, really meant for highways to go underground but hey – let’s get creative.
The highway is the legal tenant of floors 5 through 7.
The current building tenant on the other floors is TKP.
WHERE IS THE BUILDING WITH THE HIGHWAY THROUGH IT?
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Closest Station: JR Fukushima Station
It's one stop away from JR Osaka Station on the Loop Line.
Special thank you to TKP and the building owners for allowing me to film inside the building.
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Japan's Most Terrifying Bridge: Eshima Ohashi ★ ONLY in JAPAN #33
It's been nicknamed the ROLLER COASTER BRIDGE because of it's super steep slope and appearance of being a bridge to the sky.
That's the Eshima Ohashi Bridge straddling Shimane and Tottori prefecture in Japan.
Facts about the Eshima Ohashi:
★ 1,446 meters long
★ 250 meters of continupus concrete in the center (the third longest Ramen bridge in the world!)
★ 6.1% grade slope on the Shimane Prefecture side
★ 5.1% grade on the Tottori side
★ The bridge needed to be high in the center to allow large shops to pass under.
☆ From the Shimane side, you can get the optical illusion view at the end of the street by the sea.
☆ If you have a good telephoto lens, go even further to the other side of the sea for a better shot. (Map below)
The bridge has a good pedestrian footpath on both sides of the road.
Bicycles are not allowed on the footpath so stay on the main road with the car, to the left side.
There is an observation point on the top that offers sweeping views all the way to Daisen (mountain).
The closest major access point is Yonago Station and airport on the Sea of Japan. From there, take a train to Sakaiminato and rent a bicycle or grab a taxi.
Sakaiminato is also famous for Japanese anime and the main street is like a museum of monsters!
The bridge is a 20 minute ride from Sakai Minato.
Take food with you from the station.
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Nagarabashi Bridge over Yodogawa River in Osaka, Japan
Nagarabashi Bridge is one of the major bridges over the Yodogawa River. There is some park land here, a kannon, a geocache, cyclists, joggers, etc...
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WallaMe Review - Hidden Messages near Sorihashi Bridge, Osaka Japan
In this video, I review an Android AR app called WallaMe by WallaMe Ltd. It's a social location-based augmented reality app where users can hide virtual messages in the real world for others to discover.
I left some messages at the beautiful arc Bridge near Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Osaka, Japan with a hope that someone will see it. I also left a message near Kyoto Station, hoping that because it's a popular place, someone will come across it and I'll get a notification of someone liking it or comment on it.
Using this app you can also discover other people's messages, and leave your own message using the drawing and painting tools. You can place images, write text or draw freely to make your message blend beautifully with the place you put it.
Download WallMe free from Google Play and don't forget to try to locate my hidden message if you are in the area!
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Bridge at Namba in Osaka Japan
Bridge at Namba in Osaka Japan
Halloween 2014 on Dotonbori Bridge, Shinsaibashi, Osaka
Hordes of young costumed Japanese celebrate Halloween 2014 on the Dotonbori Bridge, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka.
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Dotonbori and Osaka Castle Tour, Osaka, Japan
Dōtonbori or Dōtombori (道頓堀, pronounced [doːtomboɾi]) is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards.
One of the area's most prominent features, a billboard for confectionery company Glico displaying the image of a runner crossing a finishing line, is seen as an icon of Osaka within Japan.
EXPLORING AROUND DOTONBORI IN OSAKA | Amazing Drone Views & Tasty Street Food Vibes
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Dōtonbori or Dōtombori is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards and famous for it's amazing street food vibes.
Lets explore this area and try to capture some views with the drone and vlog along the streets as well as try some of the amazing Street Food.
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Exploring Japan! Osaka and Kyoto [Vlog]
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00:00 - Arriving in Osaka
01:23 - Namba Shotengai, Eorzea Cafe Osaka, Dotonbori, Ebisubashi Bridge
10:37 - Ikutama Shrine, Osaka Castle
16:41 - Universal Studios Japan
27:33 - Kyoto, Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Rokuon-ji (aka Kinkaku-ji, Golden Pavilion Temple)
Here is the rest of my Japan trip in September! It's finally finished haha.
Any of you who haven't been to Japan and are considering visiting the country, I highly recommend taking a vacation here. There is so much to see. You might want to go in the spring time though to avoid the typhoon season, which we sadly learned the hard way.
Anyway I will be working on a Bard video next so please stay tuned! Thank you so much for watching and please have a Very Merry Christmas and Very Happy Holidays! Take care!
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【4K】Dōtonbori canal (道頓堀 ]) | Daytime | Osaka | Japan
Dōtonbori or Dōtombori (道頓堀 ]) is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards.
-OSAKA- Senbonmatsu ohashi Bridge Going on a bicycle, returning on a boat [4K]千本松大橋を自転車で渡って船で帰る
Both ends of the bridge are looped, and the channel height under the bridge is 33 meters.
Since the shape of the bridge is like glasses, it is nicknamed “Glasses Bridge (MeganeBashi)”.
There is a free ferry terminal for passing pedestrians and bicycles.
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Dōtonbor Street, Osaka Japan [2018]
Dōtonbori or Dōtombori is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo Ward
Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan
Dōtonbori is one of the principal tourist destinations in Osaka, Japan, running along the Dōtonbori canal from Dōtonboribashi Bridge to Nipponbashi Bridge in the Namba district of the city's Chuo ward. Historically a theater district, it is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area characterized by its eccentric atmosphere and large illuminated signboards.
One of the area's most prominent features, a billboard for confectionery company Glico displaying the image of a runner crossing a finishing line, is seen as an icon of Osaka within Japan.
Dōtonbori traces its history back to 1612, when a local entrepreneur, Yasui Dōton, began expanding the tiny Umezu River, which ran east to west, hoping to increase commerce in the region by connecting the two branches of the Yokobori River, which ran north to south, with a canal. Dōton’s project was interrupted when he died defending Toyotomi Hideyori in the ill-fated Siege of Osaka, but his cousins finished the canal in 1615. The new lord of Osaka Castle, Tadaki Matsudaira, named the canal and avenue beside it Dōtonbori, even though Doton had been on the losing side during the siege.
The character of Dōtonbori became defined in 1621 when the Tokugawa Shogunate instituted urban planning, designating Dōtonbori as the entertainment district of Osaka. By 1662 the avenue boasted six Kabuki theatres and five Bunraku theatres, as well as the unique Takeda Karakuri mechanical puppet theatre. Many restaurants and cafes were built to cater to the flood of tourists and entertainment-seekers pouring nightly into Dōtonbori.
Over the years, declining interest in traditional forms of entertainment led to the closing of most of Dōtonbori's original attractions. Its five remaining theatres were bombed and destroyed during World War II.
Dotonbori can be pretty overwhelming, especially when it's your first time visiting, because there is so much to see. There's no need to fear! Here's a quick guide to introduce you to some of the recommended places you don't want to miss while in Dotonbori!
1. Glico's Running Man Signboard, Osaka's Symbol
You've probably already seen pictures of this famous Dotonbori signboard; it is a billboard for Glico, a famous Japanese food company (ever tried Pocky?) People usually take photos on the bridge with Glico's signboard in the background. This is a must if it's your first time to Dotonbori!
2. Kuidaore Building
Have you ever seen this guy? He has rounded glasses and a colourful outfit. His name is 'Kuidaore Taro,' a drummer who was installed for advertisement purpose and is the symbol of Dotonbori, and even Osaka. Osaka is known as a city of Kuidaore, meaning ruin oneself by extravagance in food. Osaka is historically a city of merchants, and this has greatly impacted its food culture. We sure are grateful for that, because Osaka has some darn good food!
The drummer is located in front of the entrance to Dotonbori ZAZA, a well-known venue for live comedy shows in Dotonbori.
Also inside are many shops where you can buy Osaka and Dotonbori souvenirs! There is a store called Glico-ya, which sells snacks produced by Glico (Pocky please!). If you are interested in trying a huge variety of Japanese snacks, definitely check it out! Japanese snacks and candies are probably some of the most-appreciated souvenirs, and this is a great place to stock up while you're in Dotonbori!
Another souvenir store worth stopping into is 'Ichibirian,' which sells a variety of local and quirky souvenirs! Even if you don't buy anything, it's fun just to browse through the collection of Osaka and Dotonbori-themed items. Can you find Osaka's symbol, the drummer boy?
3. Tonbori River Cruise: Awesome Sightseeing in Osaka
If you are walking down the street of Dotonbori, you will likely see a yellow boat cruising the river. Purchase a ticket(¥900 for adults and ¥400 for children), and you too can have a relaxing river cruise in the middle of Dotonbori! It's open from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays and 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on weekends. This is a relaxing way to see a lot of Osaka's tourist spots all at once.
4. Daruma
Daruma is a really famous Kushikatsu store in Osaka and Dotonbori! In case you didn't know, kushikatsu is one of the many signature foods of Osaka. Meat or vegetables are deep-fried on skewers and eaten with Kushikatsu sauce. An important rule to keep in mind when you are eating Kushikatsu is that you cannot dip Kushikatsu into the sauce more than once! This is because the sauce is not single-use; it will be used by the next person to sit at that place, too!
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