Just an 8-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Midosuji Line, this long-established karaoke izakaya in Nishinari is a gem. The Dobutsuen-mae Ichiban-gai shopping street leads to Tobita Shinchi, one of Japan's most deep and unique shopping streets. Walking through the arcade, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time to the Showa era. While this area used to be filled with shuttered shops, in recent years, Chinese women have opened karaoke izakayas where you can sing and drink casually, attracted by the cheap rent. The atmosphere is exotic, with Asian women beckoning in front of the shops. Be cautious as there are many drunk people around, so solo female travelers should be careful. There are around 200 karaoke izakayas in this area, making it a fiercely competitive district where it's hard to decide where to go, and the fear of being ripped off looms. It's important to be cautious when entering unknown establishments while intoxicated. This time, I visited Izakaya Ei-chan for the first time, recommended by an acquaintance. The owner is a beautiful Chinese mama and is said to be a pioneer of the long-standing karaoke izakayas in Nishinari, having been open for almost 10 years. The interior has a counter with 10 seats and two table seats. You can sing one song for 100 yen. Draft beer and bottled beer (medium size) with otoshi cost 600 yen. Bottle keep starts from 4000 yen. For a water split, add 500 yen, and for a carbonated split, add 1000 yen. There were few options on this day, but there were small dishes lined up on the counter tables. Priced around 500 yen per dish, they can also accommodate requests if they have the ingredients. I had fried rice made, which was very homey. It seems that the dishes are mainly made by Japanese female staff, not the mama. I ordered some snacks, sang karaoke, treated a drink to a young Japanese female staff in her 20s, and the bill came to just over 4000 yen for two people. It was not a rip-off at all, but rather a great cost performance. In summary, I felt at ease with the Japanese female staff. The beautiful mama is cheerful and speaks fluent Japanese, although she is occasionally away in China and not at the shop. The atmosphere is extremely homely, and when you get into the karaoke, you'll have a great time bonding with other customers. Instagram@moritapan7 There are also videos available.

I wandered around drinking from noon and finally entered the restaurant in the evening! Even though I had only been there once before, the mama remembered my face and I was happy. The prices are slightly cheaper than the numerous Chinese-style izakayas nearby, and the girls are cute and friendly! The customers and the atmosphere inside the restaurant are good, making it an easy place to enter. I was drunk and the photos I took turned out even weirder than usual, haha. I also got jealous of the omelette the person next to me was eating and ended up ordering it, haha. It was delicious. I sang a few songs, drank a lot, lost my memory, and returned home. I don't even remember how I got home, haha. But it's such a fun place that I will definitely go back again!

During the state of emergency, the izakaya Eichan was closed. I wanted to go there as soon as I returned to Osaka, but with self-isolation and emergency declarations, I couldn't go. Finally, during my return, I was able to visit under the shortened business hours due to the spread prevention law. It seems like they are now able to operate normally, serving alcohol starting this month. Even though I can't drink, it doesn't matter much to me haha. I wanted to see the regular customers I met at this place, but I'll look forward to it next time I return.

On the first night of my trip to Osaka, I decided to explore a deep neighborhood. The arcade was a bit run-down, but I could hear karaoke bars on both sides. I decided to avoid them as it seemed dangerous, and instead searched for an izakaya using Tabelog. I found this place, which was mostly full and had Chinese female staff. The food was simple and the taste was decent. After enjoying karaoke, food, and drinks, I nervously asked for the bill and it came out to 2000 yen per person. I might come back again tomorrow.

I visited this place during my trip to Osaka the other day! It's located about a 3-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station! I had never been to a karaoke izakaya before, so I didn't know what to expect, but when I walked in, cheerful women welcomed me! They were kind and the atmosphere was great! The food and drinks were decently tasty, so I was happy with it! I will definitely visit again!

These are photos from 6 visits. December 10th to 12th, it's Ei-chan's 7th anniversary event. Looking forward to it! ♪

Um... I've visited three days in a row. I've updated too much, so here are three days' worth of photos. I'll be going again... (*´∀`)♪

It feels like they update quite frequently...lol I took a picture because there was a piggy bank with "Mom" written on it, which was funny (*´∇｀*) I plan to visit again today!

Today, I went out for drinks late in the evening. They were out of sashimi, so we had boiled octopus and simmered flounder as appetizers. We drank for about an hour before heading home. The simmered flounder was delicious!

It's really good, right? A Chinese karaoke izakaya where you can drink and have fun with peace of mind. The girls' attractiveness level has also returned.

Boiled fish, fried rice.

"Dad Traveling Walkabout" ~ JR Osaka Loop Line, Three Old Men (plus①) on the Go ~ ◆Chapter 5◆ Here's a recap of what has happened so far. We had a pre-drinks gathering at a yakitori restaurant in Tsuruhashi for the 0th and 1st rounds (2 people), followed by the 2nd round at a standing bar in Kyobashi (3 people), and the 3rd round at another standing bar in Kyobashi (4 people). I feel like I've been drinking quite a bit (3 highballs, 2 sake, 1 oolong shochu), but since we've been taking breaks in between, I didn't feel too wobbly. But how did I appear to others? "Excuse me! I really want to play Smart Ball personally." "Let's go, let's go, to Shinsekai, right?" So, as a mid-break activity we had planned, we headed to a Smart Ball center in Shinsekai. I had passed by it a few times before, but never went in. It's best to go in on a whim at times like this. The four of us boarded a train on the Osaka Loop Line at JR Kyobashi Station. "It's just to Tennoji, but we can walk from there, right?" "I don't mind walking for hours." It seems Sue-san is into some sports, boasting like that. Well, it's not too far from Tennoji Station to Shinsekai, but it's not a short distance either. Tennoji Station↓Tennoji Zoo (skipped)↓Shinsekai (near Tsutenkaku) Along the way, we played an erotic gacha and finally arrived at the Smart Ball shop. It's quite crowded inside, with about 80% of the machines occupied by customers. Although there were few machines with balls left, unlike pachinko, we weren't expecting that and just wanted to enjoy the game. But when we play, we want to win, so I carefully examined the available machines like a hyena. In the end, I played for about 10 minutes with 100 yen, and the last ball went out, ending the game. And Sue-san was still playing. It seems like he's doing well. Actually, one of the Osans this time (secret) is said to be at the level of a professional pachinko player, so I'm thinking of asking for guidance someday. In the end, I exchanged the 100 balls I had accumulated for prizes, left the shop, and took a commemorative photo in the heart of Shinsekai, not shouting out love. ◆Chapter 6◆ So, after a light sobering up, we decided to head to this shop "Ei-chan." "Once we cross this road, we'll enter Nishinari Ward from Naniwa Ward, right?" While waiting at a traffic light, Hama-chan explained in local guide mode. "This road" refers to National Route 43, which runs from this area to Kobe, known as "Yonsan." The area north of this road is Shinsekai in Naniwa Ward, and the area south of the road running almost east to west is Nishinari Ward. ▽▽▽ [Spending Two Days in the Doya District of Nishinari Ward, Osaka City, a Place Even Osaka Residents Avoid] One of the 23 wards that make up Osaka City. The setting of this article is the "Ailin District" located in the northeast of Nishinari Ward. The Ailin District is a nickname for the area south of JR West Japan's Shin-Imamiya Station, and is also called "Kamagasaki" in old place names. (In this article, it is referred to as the Ailin District below) In the Ailin District, there are many street residents, and the population statistics are unknown due to the large number of homeless day laborers without a fixed address. In addition, it is an outlaw area where you can rent an apartment or open a bank account without having an identification card. (Excerpt) There are many yakuza offices and a high number of homeless people in Nishinari Ward and the Ailin District, leading to it being called "the most dangerous in terms of public order" in Japan. However, the number of criminal cases tends to be low. Also, the Ailin District is one of the three largest Doya (simple accommodation) districts in Japan, centered around JR West Japan's Shin-Imamiya Station, with the other two being Yamanashi (Ueno, Tokyo) and Jumachi (Jumachi, Yokohama). (End of excerpt) △△△ So, after walking for a while, we arrived at this shop. "Drink and eat reasonably, and then"

From Sunday to today, there is a three-day anniversary event with half-price bottle keep. I went to celebrate on the first day and even received a souvenir! I somehow became really close with the mama here, so even though I went as a customer, I ended up helping with the dishes and hanging around like an employee. The food, including Japanese cuisine, is delicious and if you go early, there is a variety of options available. I ate a lot on this day, but only took a few photos. The pouch was filled with plenty of beef tendons!

From the 10th to the 12th was our anniversary, so we celebrated for three consecutive days starting from the night of the 9th. We didn't even go home for two days, staying at a capsule hotel and sleeping at Spa World, so my energy was definitely at its limit. The photo is from the 10th. I had champagne, thanks to a certain someone. It's been a while since I had champagne, but Moet is delicious. Celebrations are always so much fun, right? Looking forward to celebrating our anniversary again next year!

I went to the restaurant again today. This time, I met up with a friend who lives in America and was visiting Japan. We had some beer, boiled octopus, and some side dishes like eggplant and potatoes. Unfortunately, they were sold out of sashimi. It was a fun and lively night, catching up and chatting with my friend. I had a great time and can't wait to go back again soon.