Join Us in Central Osaka for a Memorable Cooking Experience!
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…
Shiitake Mushroom Rolls with Ume & Shiso🍄🟫🐷(Serves 4) Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms.2. Mash the umeboshi (remove the pits if using whole plums) and spread the paste on the inside of the mushrooms. 3. Lay two slices of pork in a criss-cross shape.4. Place a shiso leaf in the center where the pork overlaps. 5.…
I n celebration of the opening day of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team, Blue Impulse, will conduct a rehearsal flight over Osaka on April 10th. The flight route and schedule details have been released, giving spectators a glimpse of the breathtaking performance that will take place on the opening day of the Expo on April 13th.…
“Okuizome” is a traditional Japanese ceremony held on a baby’s 100th day after birth. This special celebration is performed with the hope that the baby will never struggle for food throughout their life. History of Okuizome The origins of Okuizome date back to the Heian period. Originally known as the “Hundredth Day Celebration,” it was conducted to wish for the…
Rice is a staple in Japanese cuisine, and it’s such an essential part of daily meals that people often debate: “Are you a rice or bread person in the morning?” Japanese rice, or white rice, pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes – from a simple bowl served with miso soup to curry, stew, or as the base for donburi…