Join Us in Central Osaka for a Memorable Cooking Experience!
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,…
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…
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.…
Nestled in the heart of Osaka, the newly renovated Osaka Municipal Museum of Oriental Ceramics offers an enticing blend of traditional artistry and contemporary design. Reopened on April 12th, the museum invites visitors to explore its rich collection, including prized items like the Ataka Collection and the Yi Byung-Chan Collection, which feature exquisite East Asian ceramics. As part of its…