Sugakiya Ramen: Nagoya’s Famous Ramen
Ramen is handily one of the most popular Japanese foods both within and outside of the country. Not only are
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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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Akashiyaki, the Predecessor of Takoyaki
Everybody seems to agree: Osaka is the place for takoyaki. Sources indicate that the origin of this very popular snack
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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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Dagashi: All About Japanese Kids’ Snacks
The snack aisle is in a Japanese supermarket can leave first time visitors gob smacked. From sweet to savory, Japanese
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Is it Beer? A Guide to Japanese Beer, Happosuhu and more
Sake is practically synonymous with Japan, but the Japanese really love their beer too. A trip to the refrigerated beverage
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Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku: Best Things to Do and Eat!
Built in the early 1900’s Osaka’s Shinsekai, literally translating to “new world”, contains the city’s iconic tower the Tsutenkaku and
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Mitsuya, an Affordable Showa Restaurant on Shinsaibashi-suji
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is one of the most famous shopping streets in Japan. Connecting Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori, this shopping street
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