Synopsis

In Osaka Prefecture, Ikuno Ward harbors Osaka Korea Town, a vibrant district brimming with shops offering Korean cuisine and goods. Fueled by the recent surge in popularity of South Korean pop culture, this area, once a market for those with Korean heritage, now draws two million visitors each year. Among them were three Japanese nurses seeking cosmetics, a local grandfather making his first visit, and shoppers of Korean descent. For three days, we explored this shopping district where cultures