Nagoya Pop Culture

Osu Shopping Street

Osu Shopping Street in Naka Ward, Nagoya, is the city's largest shopping district with about 1,200 stores. Electronics, vintage clothing, gourmet restaurants, anime shops, and antique stores mix together creating a uniquely chaotic atmosphere.

Osu Daidogei Town Festival

The "Osu Daidogei Town Festival" held every autumn is Nagoya's largest subculture event gathering cosplayers and performers. Cosplayers from across Japan participate, transforming Osu into an extraordinary space.

Banshouji Temple and the Shopping Street

Banshouji Temple at the center of the shopping street is a historic temple founded by Nobunaga Oda's father Nobuhide, famous for its dragon automaton, creating a space where tradition and modern subculture blend mysteriously.

Abundant Gourmet Options

Osu concentrates Nagoya gourmet restaurants serving Taiwan mazesoba, chicken wings, doteni, and takoyaki, allowing visitors to explore the street while eating. It's also a popular spot with foreign tourists.