Japan is very well known for its art culture with tons of anime and manga. While my girlfriend is ready to sweep the cosmetic shops really bad, I was hoping to visit some art supplies store to enrich my art creating supplies.
With some Googling, I found a truly awesome art store in Osaka, the U-ARTS.
Summary
The only drawback of U-ARTS is their pricing which is slightly more expensive than others. For someone who stays longer in Japan, try to opt for Amazon Japan for similar products for a lower price.
However, their strength is the easily the completeness and wide variety of product lines that available in one-stop. You will be able to try out all the markers, pencils and tools on the racks. One huge bonus for the travelers, their products are all tax-free! Nice point to have to offset the above-average pricing.
So if you are in Osaka and eager to find some art supplies, you can't miss U-ARTS!
Address: 3-10 Nanbasennichimae, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 542-0075, Japan
U-ARTS 是我在大阪难得逛到的美术用品店。缺点是价格比同行稍微贵点,但它的强大优势绝对可以弥补这个缺点。虽然还是有点肉疼。这间店的规模虽然不会太大,但是所装备的货物绝对齐全,从铅笔油彩马克笔,到手工模型道具,一应俱全。最重要的是还有我最爱的 Copic 马克笔!还要是全套颜色一各都不缺。当然我还没到全部买下的程度,那可是需要近 1700 新币的代价!
对旅游者而言这里还有个很大的好处,就是他们提供免税服务,这样本来高昂的价格带来的伤害就可以减轻些啦。
要是你在大阪又想找些艺术用品,必不可以错过这里。