Join Us in Central Osaka for a Memorable Cooking Experience!
If you enjoy food and cooking, there is one place in Osaka that I definitely recommend visiting: Hankyu Umeda Main Store. Located right next to Osaka-Umeda Station, Hankyu is one of the most iconic department stores in the Kansai region. For people in Osaka, it is much more than a place to shop for fashion. It is also a wonderful…
At Osaka Cooking Base, I start each cooking class with a short local food tour. Some guests may wonder why we do not go straight into the kitchen. The reason is simple. Before cooking together, I want you to feel the neighborhood. My kitchen is located near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, the place where Tenjin Matsuri, one of Japan’s three great…
If you are visiting Japan in June, you may experience quite a bit of rain. This season is called Tsuyu (梅雨), Japan’s rainy season. The air becomes humid, and rainy days are common across much of the country. But do not worry. Osaka is actually one of the best cities to enjoy during the rainy season. With huge indoor attractions,…
When you travel in Japan, it is easy to find souvenirs like sweets, keychains, and character goods. But if you love cooking, Japan is also a wonderful place to look for useful and beautiful kitchen items. Many guests who join our cooking class in Osaka ask us, “What should I buy to take home?”So here are five souvenir ideas for…
If you are visiting Osaka and looking for a place where history, architecture, and everyday city life come together, Nakanoshima is a wonderful area to explore. One of its most beautiful landmarks is Osaka City Central Public Hall, often called Nakanoshima Public Hall. With its red-brick walls, elegant arches, and riverside location, it is one of those buildings that makes…
When eating with Japanese families, you may notice that something feels missing if these words are not said. Before a meal, people say “Itadakimasu.”After finishing, they say “Gochisousama.” Parents often gently remind their children at the table,“Didn’t you forget to say something?” At first glance, these phrases may seem like simple table manners. In fact, teaching children to say them…
Discover Japanese Café Culture Around Osaka Tenmangu After enjoying a hands-on Japanese cooking experience at Osaka Cooking Base, why not take a relaxing stroll around the neighborhood and treat yourself to a local café? Located near Minamimorimachi and Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, this area offers a number of charming spots that blend traditional Japanese culture with modern flair. Here are three…
If you’re looking for a refined dessert experience in Osaka, Nakajima Taishodo Yodoyabashi cafe is a hidden gem worth exploring. Opened in July 2023, this street-level shop marks the brand’s first standalone location in Osaka and only the second to include an in-house café (the other being their flagship in Tanba, Hyogo). A Café Gem Near Yodoyabashi Station Located about…