Birthplace of Mitarashi Dango: Kamo Mitarashi Chaya
One of the most popular traditional Japanese sweets out there is mitarashi dango. These chewy rice cakes covered in a
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Restaurants
Katsudon Hozenji Yokocho, Cheap Dining in Osaka
A block south from Dotonbori is Hozen-ji Yokocho Street. Down this small almost secret avenue are many restaurants nestled next
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Azuma Udon, Osaka’s Oldest Udon Restaurant
Osaka has a strong reputation as a gourmet paradise in Japan, but outside of things like takoyaki, few people really
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Koshu, Local Shiga Food near Ishiyama-dera
Near Ishiyama-dera Temple are many restaurants, but one of the more unique restaurants, and our personal recommendation, is Koshu. Running
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Tsuen Tea, the World’s Oldest Teashop in Uji
The small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is
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Daikan: Japan’s Oldest Ramen Restaurant!
For many, one of the most iconic foods in Japan is ramen. Ramen is very popular in Japan as well
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Kinryu Ramen: Dotonbori’s Most Popular Ramen
Dotonbori is easily the most tourist-visited area in Osaka. Not only is there tons of nearby shopping in Dotonbori, but
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