Make Okonomiyaki at Your House Party

Want a simple, inexpensive, and delicious way to impress your friends at your next get-together? Make one of Japan’s favorite street foods: okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake-like dish typically prepared on a teppan grill. You’ll see it at festivals and restaurants all over Japan, but especially in Osaka, where it is one of the city’s staples along with takoyaki. Some restaurants come equipped...

2019.04.07

Osaka’s Most Beloved Food

Osaka is Japan’s second largest city. Near Kyoto, Osaka has developed as the commercial center of western Japan and is still a uniquely merchant-oriented city. Osakans hate to lose money and time. They speak bluntly and dress with a flair. While it has grown into an international city, at is core, Osaka still has plenty of that old merchant spirit. Konamon If you travel...

2019.04.07