Shinsaibashi Station — Local services in Osaka

Shinsaibashi Station, a bustling transportation hub in the heart of Osaka's vibrant Minami district, is a gateway to an array of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Serving as a vital link between various subway lines, including the Midosuji and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi lines, it offers convenient access to popular destinations such as Dotonbori, Amerikamura, and Namba. Its strategic location near iconic landmarks like Shinsaibashi Shopping Street and Dotonbori Canal makes it a bustling hub of activity, teeming with locals and tourists alike. Whether embarking on a shopping spree, indulging in gourmet delights, or immersing oneself in the lively street scenes, Shinsaibashi Station serves as a bustling nexus of urban energy and...

An old station staff bumped his head on my face and didn't make any apology.

When a ticket machine failed to accept my coins, I called for assistance. Two staff members arrived and began working on the issue. From behind the machine, in the staff-only area, an older staff member asked me a question. I responded by asking if he can speak english(すみません、英語できますか？)

Then he suddenly stuck his head out to check the ATM screen—his head bumping my face. He didn't even say a word before it and he didn't seem to care. I assumed it was an accident and thanked him in the end(ありがとうございます) but he...

Quite large station in Japan, and the larger the station the lower I rate them since it is that much harder to navigate, that much harder to find elevators (if you have luggage or need special assistance) and takes longer to find the right exit. This station is also has the most expensive locker storage (for largest size storage). I paid 1000 yen for a large size locker and in comparison other large stations (eg Tokyo, Asakusa, Shinjuku) charge 700-800 yen for the same locker. I paid 600 yen for the same locker size in...