{"id":19951,"date":"2024-05-31T14:25:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T05:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/?p=19951"},"modified":"2025-01-07T10:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T01:43:31","slug":"osaka-tourist-information-stamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maido-bob.osaka\/en\/2024\/05\/31\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Collect Them All! Osaka Bob Stamps are Now Available in Shin-Osaka, Umeda, and Namba!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Guess what! Now there are special stamps in Tourist Information Centers in Shin-Osaka, Umeda, and Namba, featuring Osaka Bob, the star of Maido\u3002and the official mascot character for the Osaka Tourism Bureau.<br \/>\nEach of the three locations has a stamp with a different adorable design. And they are getting pretty popular. So when you visit one of the Tourist Information Centers, be sure to use the stamp to make yourself a memory from Osaka. Try to collect all three!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 10px; border-radius: 0px; background: #f7f7f7;\">\n<h2 style=\"color:#609c66; margin: 10px 0 0;\">\uff3bContents\uff3d<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor1\">Meet the \u201cWelcome to Osaka! Eki Stamps\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#anchor2\">Where to find the stamps at Tourist Information Centers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"anchor1\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Meet the \u201cWelcome to Osaka! Eki Stamps\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>The Shin-Osaka Osaka Tourist Information Center Eki Stamp is green. And the design features Osaka Bob standing next to a Shinkansen with a bento lunch in the background. This design perfectly embodies Shin-Osaka\u2019s image as the gateway to Osaka.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img01.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Tourism Bureau logo, Japanese stamp rally, Osaka Bob tourism character mascot green stamp\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img01-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img01-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stamp that you can find in the Umeda Osaka Tourist Information Center is red. You can see the sweeping roof of JR Osaka Station, the iconic Sky Building, and the giant HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel, all a symbol of Umeda. There\u2019s also an outline of Bob and Yuka taking photos together on Yuka\u2019s phone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img02.jpg\" alt=\"Osaka Tourism Bureau logo, Japanese stamp rally, Osaka Bob tourism character mascot red stamp\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img02-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img02-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Namba Tourist Information Center stamp is blue. Bob is posing like the mascot on one of Dotonbori\u2019s most famous billboards. And since this is the land of food, the stamp has the Japanese phrase kuidaore emblazoned, encouraging you to eat to excess while you\u2019re in Namba. Plus there are illustrations of foods: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and crab, as well as the Lion Hall from Namba Yasaka Jinja Shrine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img03.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese stamp rally, Osaka Bob tourism character mascot blue stamp\" width=\"566\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img03.jpg 566w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img03-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img03-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"anchor2\" style=\"color: #609c66;\">Where to find the stamps at Tourist Information Centers<\/h2>\n<p>Here is where you can find the stamps at Tourist Information Centers in Osaka.<br \/>\nThe information centers are generally open every day, but be aware that they only operate during business hours.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>Tourist Information (Travel Service Center Shin-Osaka)<\/h3>\n<p>Located on the 3rd floor of JR Shin-Osaka Station across from the Shinkansen Central Gates, directly to the left of the green ticket booths. The stamp is on the counter facing the entrance, on the far side.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img05.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist Information Travel Service Center Shin-Osaka, train station Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img05-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img05-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Address: JR Shin-Osaka Station, 3rd floor concourse, inside the Travel Service Center Shin-Osaka<br \/>\n\t5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka<br \/>\nBusiness hours: 8am\u201310pm<br \/>\nHolidays: None<br \/>\nLanguages: English, Chinese, Korean<br \/>\nTelephone: Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550 (9:00\u201317:30)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>Osaka Tourist Information Center (Travel Service Center Osaka)<\/h3>\n<p>Located across from the Central Ticket Gates on the 1st floor of JR Osaka Station. The stamp is on the counter on the left side.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img04.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Service Center Osaka, Tourist Information Osaka Station in Japan\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img04-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img04-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Address: JR Osaka Station, 1st floor central concourse<br \/>\n\t3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka<br \/>\nBusiness hours: 7am\u201310pm<br \/>\nHolidays: None<br \/>\nLanguages: English, Chinese, Korean<br \/>\nTelephone: Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550 (9:00\u201317:30)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 3% 5%; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5%;\">\n<h3>Tourist Information Namba<\/h3>\n<p>Located at the north exit of Nankai Namba Station. <b style=\"color: #e70011;\">Please note that this information center moved to this new location in April, 2024<\/b>. The stamp is on the counter to the right, near the window.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img06.jpg\" alt=\"Nakai Namba Station Tourist Information Center signs\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img06-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maido-storage.oss-cn-hongkong.aliyuncs.com\/maido\/uploads\/2024\/05\/osaka-tourist-information-stamp-img06-400x280.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Address: 1st floor of Namba Nankai Station in front of the north stairs<br \/>\n\t5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka<br \/>\nBusiness hours: 9am\u20138pm<br \/>\nHolidays: None<br \/>\nLanguages: English, Chinese, Korean<br \/>\nTelephone: Osaka Call Center 06-6131-4550 (9:00\u201317:30)\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>See if you can collect all three designs of the Bob stamps!!!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guess what! Now there are special stamps in Tourist Information Centers in Shin-Osaka, Umeda, and Namba, featuring Osaka Bob, the star of Maido\u3002and the official mascot character for the Osaka Tourism Bureau. Each of the three locations has a stamp with a different adorable design. And they are getting pretty popular. 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