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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

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

For many tourists visiting Japan, trying out authentic Japanese sushi is often a top priority. However, what most people think

Today, places like Osaka offer also sorts of snacks, ranging from takoyaki-like snacks and cookies. One of Osaka’s most famous

Osaka’s Rikuro Ojisan’s is the most popular cheesecake in Osaka, or is it? Undoubtedly, Rikuro’s is a very well established

551 Horai is one of the most famous and popular food companies in Osaka, specializing in pork buns, or butaman. Visitors

From dozens of different kinds of canned coffee found in vending machines, to a marked increase in the number of

When you come to Osaka, you may want to enjoy the truly local food that Osakans eat in their home.

Many travelers know that Osaka is the “Kitchen of Japan” and for Osakans food is definitely one of the biggest