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Osaka, a big commercial city, not so much attractive by daylight, at night turns into a thriving and fascinating dancing paradise. Illuminated by bright multicolor lights and moving to the beats of rocking music, the city sports innumerable hot spots for those wanting to have a few drinks and dance till the dawn. For sure, Japanese people know how to work hard and relax wildly.

The report about the nightlife of Osaka should be started by mentioning of Amerika Mura nightclub which is by all means the centre and the heart of the city?s night time entertainment establishments. The Amerika Mura complex in Chuo-ku district of the Central Ward gives shelter to many bars, pubs, restaurants and dancing clubs. Together with the Nanba complex Amerika Mura attracts the biggest part of the city?s guests.

Well known for its high density of nightclubs and other nightlife venues, the North part of Osaka (Kita district) near JR Umeda Station is one of the nicest places to have a wild hang out at night and an evil hang over in the morning. This district is mainly popular among adults the majority of which are businesspeople, while the nearby area between the Shin-Sai-bashi and Namba districts is the major nightlife spot for teens.

Major nightlife venues in Osaka are:

- Club Joule ? mainly visited by youthful crowd

- Freeza ? preferred nightlife spot for

- Gross ? a modern-style fashionable hang out spot

- Ozone ? Urban DJ bar

- Underlounge ? Chic, spacious, inexpensive partying

Other nightclubs in Osaka include: Blue Note Osaka, Coelacanth, Nest Saloon, Sam and Dave Umeda.

One of the trendiest places in Osaka is Blue Note. Is is a nightclub by a well known international group of entertainment establishments comprising of nightclubs in Milan, Italy; Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in Japan; and in Manhattan's historic Greenwich Village. The club DJ?s play the best jazz in the city. You can occasionally hear R&B, folk and Latin music i\while partying in Blue Note Osaka. The club?s history goes back to 1983; it has celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008.

Club Joule in Amerika Mura complex (?mura? stands for ?village?) is a perfect place to hang out at if you are still in your teens. In the club they play jazz, hip-hop, soul, rhythm and blues, urban and underground rhythms. Bar and kitchen menu prices are quite affordable for numerous students who frequent the spot. You can enjoy substantial snacks like pizzas. Desserts menu is updated on regular basis.

In the Gross nightclub they are partying to Euro beat music. The place is mostly visited by people in their 20s and early 30s.

Freeza nightclub is a hot spot for foreigners. The club DJ?s play give house music parties in the end of the week.

Underlounge club is a comparatively new one. The crowd is diverse, the prices are affordable, and lockers are available. The place features a chill-out lounge in addition to the main dance floor.

Nest Saloon is a number-one venue for the fans of blues. The club is situated in Nishi-shinsaibashi district. Famous blues artists as well as amateurs give concerts on daily basis. The bar department of Nest Saloon is worth the highest praise ? barmen will serve you absolutely every sort of drink you will ask for.