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"Uncle Rikuro's Cheesecake" is a famous treat in Osaka for over 30 years since it started selling in 1984. We'll show you what makes Rikuro cheesecake special, like the delicious stuff you can only get at the main store's café and the pr...

Oosaka sushi has a distinctive flavor profile and presentation compared to other types of sushi in Japan. It is often enjoyed as a regional specialty and can be found in various sushi restaurants in Osaka and the surrounding Kansai regio...

Speaking of Japanese nabe (or hot pot), there are so many types such as Yosenabe, Chanko nabe, Mizutaki, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu, Motsu nabe, etc. Each type has its own feature and ingredients. Have you ever heard of "Harihari nabe"? This ...

If you come to Japan, you can find that Menchi Katsu is sold at almost every supermarket and butcher shop. This dish may be the favourite of a lot of people since they were children. Sometimes it is called "minced katsu". Which one is co...

In today's world of globalization, it is local cuisine that continues to be deeply loved. Speaking of local cuisine, what is the first thing that springs to your mind? Takoyaki from Osaka? Hoto from Yamanashi? Or Taimeshi from Ehime? Tod...

People tend to think of Shabu-shabu as a dish for cold winter days. However, Shabu-shabu is actually enjoyed all year round in Japan while various types of hot pot dishes are often eaten as the seasons change . Today, we would like to in...

When summer comes, there are hundreds of matsuri (Japanese festival) celebrated in every part of Japan. Food stalls are indispensable for festivals and fireworks displays! Among them, the standard is definitely "takoyaki". Today, let us ...

Modanyaki is simply Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba noodles. It has become a popular dish in Osaka and people call it "Modern Okonomiyaki" sometimes. So, what makes it stand out from the usual? Read on to know more. 【What is Modanyaki?】 By a...

Kushi Katsu is a local dish from Osaka. Not only is it famous in Western Japan, but it's also a popular dish in Tokyo. While it is a common food in the country, there are different types of katsu. So, why do the Japanese love frying meat...

When you think of sushi, you probably think of a dish with sashimi on top of a cold shari. However, in Kansai, there is a hot sushi called "mushi sushi". In this article, we will introduce the detailed origin and history of steamed sushi...