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Did you know that two of Japan’s big three festivals happen in July? The first is Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri, which we’ve already discussed. The second is one near and dear to our hearts, the Osaka Tenjin Matsuri.

Osaka is an amazing place for food. And although you can find good food all over the prefecture and Osaka City, one vibrant area acts as a foodie’s paradise. That area is Dotonbori...

Tokyo is famous these days as one of the world’s international food capital, with many foods from all over Japan and the world collecting there. However, only one city has the nickname of ‘Japan’s Kitchen’, and that city is Osaka. People in Osaka are serious about their food, with there even being a phrase called kui-daore, which means ‘to eat yourself broke’.

Did you know that Osaka has a term called ‘kui-daore’ that means ‘eat till you’re broke’? It makes sense since Osaka has so much good food. We’ve covered savory classics like okonomiyaki and kushikatsu, but Osaka also has sweet options.

Japan has an interesting food culture full of original dishes. However, some of Japan’s most popular and tasty dishes are actually from other countries and have changed to fit the Japanese palate.

Have you ever been to a Japanese ramen shop or beef bowl shop and seen those reddish-pinkish pickles? Have you ever thought, “What is that?” Well, we’ve got an answer for you. That is beni shoga, a Kansai creation that is all over Japanese cuisine as both a topping and as a fried treat.