So, let\u2019s check out some of the more beautiful or simply impressive shopping malls of the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton, Canada)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/west-edmonton-mall-1024x684.jpg\")
Image: Coast Hotels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nMost Malaysian malls shy away from having large or expansive skylights to keep the sun and heat out. But this can make them feel like sunless tombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But not with Canada\u2019s West Edmonton Mall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graced with a monumental skylight that consumes the entire sky, the mall seems more like a theme park or indoor swimming pool. Funny thing is, it has both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s Hasbro\u2019s toy-themed Galaxyland, an ice rink, mini golf course, aquarium and, of course, a waterpark that\u2019s home to the world\u2019s largest indoor wave pool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we haven\u2019t even gotten to its whopping 800 stores spread out across 5.3 million square feet. Injecting a bit of international flavour are two boulevards themed after Chinatowns and European boulevards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of Europe\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (Milan, Italy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Galleria_Vittorio_Emanuele_II_2382-1-667x1024.jpg\")
Photo: C messier<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThere\u2019s shopping, and then there\u2019s shopping with style<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLocated in the economic powerhouse and Winter Olympics host<\/a> of Milan, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II simply oozes 19th<\/sup> century charm while offering a haven for shopaholics with an eye for class!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBeneath gorgeous facades sporting neoclassical flourishes and a jaw-dropping glass roof, dozens of high fashion houses, storied restaurants and classy cafes spread out across four floors. Here, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada coexist with niche surprises, such as one of Italy\u2019s oldest bookstores – Libreria Bocca (est. 1740).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sprawled on the grounds of its spacious avenues are also colourful murals and various coat of arms from throughout Italy. One mural in particular \u2013 the central bull that represents Milan – has a fascinating tradition: if you manage to spin three times with your right heel on the bull\u2019s testicles, you will be blessed with luck! Though you might have some trouble finding said genital after its recent makeover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGUM (Moscow, Russia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Moscow_GUM_Middle_Line_view_from_2nd_floor-1024x942.jpg\")
Photo: A.Savin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBuilt on the site of the former Upper Trading Rows shopping arcade, right next to Red Square, GUM is yet another example of turn-of-the-century grandeur when it comes to shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though GUM is only about half the size of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, it more than makes up for it with its upper balconies and bridges that encourage visitors to shop and explore. Its glass roof is lengthier too, which will no doubt please photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outside, the mall sports medieval Russian influences with an eye towards similar European arcades. The open Red Square also lets you appreciate its sheer quasi-Versailles size, more so when it\u2019s lit at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for why it\u2019s named GUM, it originated as a Russian acronym for \u201cState Department Store\u201d, a nod towards its function as a Soviet state-owned mall. Later, it would be rechristened as \u201cMain Universal Store\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, during the tsar years, this luxury goods hub even counted Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky among its patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After surviving the end of the Russian tsars, the rise of the Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union, GUM is a sheer testament to the talent of Russian engineering and its love of retail therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mall of America (Bloomington, USA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mall-of-America-USA-1024x576.jpg\")
Photo: Mall of America<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s a saying that everything in the USA must be BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, if Mall of America has a claim to anything \u2013 it\u2019s being BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Built on the site of a former stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota of all places, this shopping mall has become an attraction in its own right with these mind-boggling stats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5.6 million square feet, 32 million annual visitors, 500-plus retail outlets, 1.2 miles (2km) of skylights and plenty of other numbers make Mall of America the USA\u2019s largest shopping mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though it isn\u2019t the prettiest with its warehouse-lite aesthetic, you\u2019ll probably be too knee deep in fashion, food and entertainment outlets to even notice! And, of course, there\u2019s a Nickelodeon theme park, laser tag arena and a Sea Life aquarium included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re done, you can even head to the mall\u2019s transit hub\u2013 Minnesota\u2019s busiest \u2013 to explore more of this urban perch on the Mississippi River. Make sure to get a selfie with the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melbourne GPO (Melbourne, Australia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Melbourne_GPO_11546609565-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo: Chris Phutully<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAn odd one out in this list thanks to its much smaller footprint, Melbourne GPO is nonetheless one of the most impressive and colourful shopping malls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GPO or General Post Office was once the city\u2019s main post office, connecting Melbourne folk to the wider world via mail and telegraph, all the while sporting a gorgeous Renaissance Revival fa\u00e7ade of arcading arches and pilaster-topped columns. Oh, and a handsome clocktower too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So iconic was its role and look, the GPO was even used as an official reference point when calculating distances from Melbourne!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, after multiple rounds of renovation, it\u2019s now more like your neighbourhood mall than an American supermall or European high street, with the main building chiefly occupied by Australia\u2019s first H&M branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What were once rooms for mail delivery lanes are now restaurants and cafes. One of these is the Federal Coffee Palace, which serves up some of Melbourne\u2019s famous caffeine concoctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if the classic GPO isn\u2019t your style, you can simply walk out to one of the 10+ malls that dot the blocks all around. Melbourne\u2019s famous trams and insanely walkable streets certainly help with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Osaka, Japan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tenjimbashisuji-shopping-osaka-1024x577.jpg\")
Photo: TripAdvisor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs an advanced economy, Japan is not lacking in shopping malls and choices, as pop culture shopping havens like Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> can attest to. But if there\u2019s a shopping arcade experience that\u2019s uniquely Japanese, it\u2019s the shotengai<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMeaning \u201cshopping street\u201d, shotengai<\/em> usually feature covered streets closed to traffic that are filled with everyday shops. Born out of Japan\u2019s postwar reconstruction and boom, many shops are run by families or independent owners, giving you a glimpse into where everyday Japanese shop (or used to, sadly<\/a>) shop at.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd there\u2019s no better place to see a shotengai<\/em> in action than in Osaka, Japan\u2019s culinary and mercantile heart, particularly at the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThroughout its 2.6km length \u2013 the longest shotengai<\/em> in Japan \u2013 800-plus restaurants, bakeries, music stores, clothes stores and more vie for your attention and yen. Some recommended foodie stops here include homemade takoyaki at Takoyaki Hiroko<\/a> , tofu dessert at Maeda Tofu Shop<\/a> and classic croquettes at Nakamuraya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you\u2019re done shopping, stop by the nearby Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to pray for some luck in academic pursuits. Or stop by the Osaka Museum of Living and Living for a glimpse at how life was like in the city over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/1000journey.my\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mall-of-America-1024x576.jpg\")
Photo: Mall of America<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStill got room in your budget? Then check out our Seoul shopping guide<\/a> or Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> pop culture shopping list. Closer to home, we\u2019ve also got guides to Amcorp Mall<\/a> and Klang Valley bundle stores<\/a> too!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
https:\/\/www.introducingmilan.com\/galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMall of America – About
https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/about<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGUM. TIMELINE
https:\/\/gumrussia.com\/history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne – Official Site
https:\/\/melbournesgpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTenjinbashisuji Must-see Sights (Japanese) – \u5929\u795e\u6a4b\u7b4b\u5546\u5e97\u8857\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u3092\u653b\u7565\u3059\u308b
https:\/\/note.com\/pre_boy\/n\/nd8e32728f68c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most Malaysian malls shy away from having large or expansive skylights to keep the sun and heat out. But this can make them feel like sunless tombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But not with Canada\u2019s West Edmonton Mall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Graced with a monumental skylight that consumes the entire sky, the mall seems more like a theme park or indoor swimming pool. Funny thing is, it has both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s Hasbro\u2019s toy-themed Galaxyland, an ice rink, mini golf course, aquarium and, of course, a waterpark that\u2019s home to the world\u2019s largest indoor wave pool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And we haven\u2019t even gotten to its whopping 800 stores spread out across 5.3 million square feet. Injecting a bit of international flavour are two boulevards themed after Chinatowns and European boulevards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking of Europe\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (Milan, Italy)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPhoto: C messier<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThere\u2019s shopping, and then there\u2019s shopping with style<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLocated in the economic powerhouse and Winter Olympics host<\/a> of Milan, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II simply oozes 19th<\/sup> century charm while offering a haven for shopaholics with an eye for class!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBeneath gorgeous facades sporting neoclassical flourishes and a jaw-dropping glass roof, dozens of high fashion houses, storied restaurants and classy cafes spread out across four floors. Here, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada coexist with niche surprises, such as one of Italy\u2019s oldest bookstores – Libreria Bocca (est. 1740).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sprawled on the grounds of its spacious avenues are also colourful murals and various coat of arms from throughout Italy. One mural in particular \u2013 the central bull that represents Milan – has a fascinating tradition: if you manage to spin three times with your right heel on the bull\u2019s testicles, you will be blessed with luck! Though you might have some trouble finding said genital after its recent makeover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGUM (Moscow, Russia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPhoto: A.Savin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nBuilt on the site of the former Upper Trading Rows shopping arcade, right next to Red Square, GUM is yet another example of turn-of-the-century grandeur when it comes to shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though GUM is only about half the size of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, it more than makes up for it with its upper balconies and bridges that encourage visitors to shop and explore. Its glass roof is lengthier too, which will no doubt please photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outside, the mall sports medieval Russian influences with an eye towards similar European arcades. The open Red Square also lets you appreciate its sheer quasi-Versailles size, more so when it\u2019s lit at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for why it\u2019s named GUM, it originated as a Russian acronym for \u201cState Department Store\u201d, a nod towards its function as a Soviet state-owned mall. Later, it would be rechristened as \u201cMain Universal Store\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, during the tsar years, this luxury goods hub even counted Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky among its patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After surviving the end of the Russian tsars, the rise of the Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union, GUM is a sheer testament to the talent of Russian engineering and its love of retail therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mall of America (Bloomington, USA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPhoto: Mall of America<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s a saying that everything in the USA must be BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, if Mall of America has a claim to anything \u2013 it\u2019s being BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Built on the site of a former stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota of all places, this shopping mall has become an attraction in its own right with these mind-boggling stats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5.6 million square feet, 32 million annual visitors, 500-plus retail outlets, 1.2 miles (2km) of skylights and plenty of other numbers make Mall of America the USA\u2019s largest shopping mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though it isn\u2019t the prettiest with its warehouse-lite aesthetic, you\u2019ll probably be too knee deep in fashion, food and entertainment outlets to even notice! And, of course, there\u2019s a Nickelodeon theme park, laser tag arena and a Sea Life aquarium included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019re done, you can even head to the mall\u2019s transit hub\u2013 Minnesota\u2019s busiest \u2013 to explore more of this urban perch on the Mississippi River. Make sure to get a selfie with the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melbourne GPO (Melbourne, Australia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPhoto: Chris Phutully<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAn odd one out in this list thanks to its much smaller footprint, Melbourne GPO is nonetheless one of the most impressive and colourful shopping malls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GPO or General Post Office was once the city\u2019s main post office, connecting Melbourne folk to the wider world via mail and telegraph, all the while sporting a gorgeous Renaissance Revival fa\u00e7ade of arcading arches and pilaster-topped columns. Oh, and a handsome clocktower too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So iconic was its role and look, the GPO was even used as an official reference point when calculating distances from Melbourne!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, after multiple rounds of renovation, it\u2019s now more like your neighbourhood mall than an American supermall or European high street, with the main building chiefly occupied by Australia\u2019s first H&M branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What were once rooms for mail delivery lanes are now restaurants and cafes. One of these is the Federal Coffee Palace, which serves up some of Melbourne\u2019s famous caffeine concoctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if the classic GPO isn\u2019t your style, you can simply walk out to one of the 10+ malls that dot the blocks all around. Melbourne\u2019s famous trams and insanely walkable streets certainly help with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Osaka, Japan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\nPhoto: TripAdvisor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAs an advanced economy, Japan is not lacking in shopping malls and choices, as pop culture shopping havens like Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> can attest to. But if there\u2019s a shopping arcade experience that\u2019s uniquely Japanese, it\u2019s the shotengai<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMeaning \u201cshopping street\u201d, shotengai<\/em> usually feature covered streets closed to traffic that are filled with everyday shops. Born out of Japan\u2019s postwar reconstruction and boom, many shops are run by families or independent owners, giving you a glimpse into where everyday Japanese shop (or used to, sadly<\/a>) shop at.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd there\u2019s no better place to see a shotengai<\/em> in action than in Osaka, Japan\u2019s culinary and mercantile heart, particularly at the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThroughout its 2.6km length \u2013 the longest shotengai<\/em> in Japan \u2013 800-plus restaurants, bakeries, music stores, clothes stores and more vie for your attention and yen. Some recommended foodie stops here include homemade takoyaki at Takoyaki Hiroko<\/a> , tofu dessert at Maeda Tofu Shop<\/a> and classic croquettes at Nakamuraya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce you\u2019re done shopping, stop by the nearby Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to pray for some luck in academic pursuits. Or stop by the Osaka Museum of Living and Living for a glimpse at how life was like in the city over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPhoto: Mall of America<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nStill got room in your budget? Then check out our Seoul shopping guide<\/a> or Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> pop culture shopping list. Closer to home, we\u2019ve also got guides to Amcorp Mall<\/a> and Klang Valley bundle stores<\/a> too!<\/p>\n\n\n\nLinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
https:\/\/www.introducingmilan.com\/galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMall of America – About
https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/about<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nGUM. TIMELINE
https:\/\/gumrussia.com\/history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nMelbourne – Official Site
https:\/\/melbournesgpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTenjinbashisuji Must-see Sights (Japanese) – \u5929\u795e\u6a4b\u7b4b\u5546\u5e97\u8857\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u3092\u653b\u7565\u3059\u308b
https:\/\/note.com\/pre_boy\/n\/nd8e32728f68c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s shopping, and then there\u2019s shopping with style<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in the economic powerhouse and Winter Olympics host<\/a> of Milan, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II simply oozes 19th<\/sup> century charm while offering a haven for shopaholics with an eye for class!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beneath gorgeous facades sporting neoclassical flourishes and a jaw-dropping glass roof, dozens of high fashion houses, storied restaurants and classy cafes spread out across four floors. Here, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada coexist with niche surprises, such as one of Italy\u2019s oldest bookstores – Libreria Bocca (est. 1740).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprawled on the grounds of its spacious avenues are also colourful murals and various coat of arms from throughout Italy. One mural in particular \u2013 the central bull that represents Milan – has a fascinating tradition: if you manage to spin three times with your right heel on the bull\u2019s testicles, you will be blessed with luck! Though you might have some trouble finding said genital after its recent makeover<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built on the site of the former Upper Trading Rows shopping arcade, right next to Red Square, GUM is yet another example of turn-of-the-century grandeur when it comes to shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though GUM is only about half the size of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, it more than makes up for it with its upper balconies and bridges that encourage visitors to shop and explore. Its glass roof is lengthier too, which will no doubt please photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside, the mall sports medieval Russian influences with an eye towards similar European arcades. The open Red Square also lets you appreciate its sheer quasi-Versailles size, more so when it\u2019s lit at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for why it\u2019s named GUM, it originated as a Russian acronym for \u201cState Department Store\u201d, a nod towards its function as a Soviet state-owned mall. Later, it would be rechristened as \u201cMain Universal Store\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, during the tsar years, this luxury goods hub even counted Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky among its patrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After surviving the end of the Russian tsars, the rise of the Communism and the collapse of the Soviet Union, GUM is a sheer testament to the talent of Russian engineering and its love of retail therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a saying that everything in the USA must be BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, if Mall of America has a claim to anything \u2013 it\u2019s being BIG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built on the site of a former stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota of all places, this shopping mall has become an attraction in its own right with these mind-boggling stats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.6 million square feet, 32 million annual visitors, 500-plus retail outlets, 1.2 miles (2km) of skylights and plenty of other numbers make Mall of America the USA\u2019s largest shopping mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it isn\u2019t the prettiest with its warehouse-lite aesthetic, you\u2019ll probably be too knee deep in fashion, food and entertainment outlets to even notice! And, of course, there\u2019s a Nickelodeon theme park, laser tag arena and a Sea Life aquarium included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re done, you can even head to the mall\u2019s transit hub\u2013 Minnesota\u2019s busiest \u2013 to explore more of this urban perch on the Mississippi River. Make sure to get a selfie with the Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n An odd one out in this list thanks to its much smaller footprint, Melbourne GPO is nonetheless one of the most impressive and colourful shopping malls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GPO or General Post Office was once the city\u2019s main post office, connecting Melbourne folk to the wider world via mail and telegraph, all the while sporting a gorgeous Renaissance Revival fa\u00e7ade of arcading arches and pilaster-topped columns. Oh, and a handsome clocktower too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So iconic was its role and look, the GPO was even used as an official reference point when calculating distances from Melbourne!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, after multiple rounds of renovation, it\u2019s now more like your neighbourhood mall than an American supermall or European high street, with the main building chiefly occupied by Australia\u2019s first H&M branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What were once rooms for mail delivery lanes are now restaurants and cafes. One of these is the Federal Coffee Palace, which serves up some of Melbourne\u2019s famous caffeine concoctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if the classic GPO isn\u2019t your style, you can simply walk out to one of the 10+ malls that dot the blocks all around. Melbourne\u2019s famous trams and insanely walkable streets certainly help with that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As an advanced economy, Japan is not lacking in shopping malls and choices, as pop culture shopping havens like Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> can attest to. But if there\u2019s a shopping arcade experience that\u2019s uniquely Japanese, it\u2019s the shotengai<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Meaning \u201cshopping street\u201d, shotengai<\/em> usually feature covered streets closed to traffic that are filled with everyday shops. Born out of Japan\u2019s postwar reconstruction and boom, many shops are run by families or independent owners, giving you a glimpse into where everyday Japanese shop (or used to, sadly<\/a>) shop at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And there\u2019s no better place to see a shotengai<\/em> in action than in Osaka, Japan\u2019s culinary and mercantile heart, particularly at the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Throughout its 2.6km length \u2013 the longest shotengai<\/em> in Japan \u2013 800-plus restaurants, bakeries, music stores, clothes stores and more vie for your attention and yen. Some recommended foodie stops here include homemade takoyaki at Takoyaki Hiroko<\/a> , tofu dessert at Maeda Tofu Shop<\/a> and classic croquettes at Nakamuraya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re done shopping, stop by the nearby Osaka Tenmangu Shrine to pray for some luck in academic pursuits. Or stop by the Osaka Museum of Living and Living for a glimpse at how life was like in the city over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still got room in your budget? Then check out our Seoul shopping guide<\/a> or Akihabara<\/a> and Ikebukuro<\/a> pop culture shopping list. Closer to home, we\u2019ve also got guides to Amcorp Mall<\/a> and Klang Valley bundle stores<\/a> too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Mall of America – About GUM. TIMELINE Melbourne – Official Site Tenjinbashisuji Must-see Sights (Japanese) – \u5929\u795e\u6a4b\u7b4b\u5546\u5e97\u8857\u306e\u89b3\u5149\u3092\u653b\u7565\u3059\u308bGUM (Moscow, Russia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mall of America (Bloomington, USA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Melbourne GPO (Melbourne, Australia)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street (Osaka, Japan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.introducingmilan.com\/galleria-vittorio-emanuele-ii<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/about<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/gumrussia.com\/history<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/melbournesgpo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/note.com\/pre_boy\/n\/nd8e32728f68c<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n