Hiroshi Tanaka– Author –

Welcome to Osaka, a city that moves to its own rhythm. You feel it in the sizzle of takoyaki on a hotplate, the roar of the crowd at a Hanshin Tigers game, and the relentless, joyful chaos of its neon-drenched nights. But to truly unders...

Step off the train at Umeda, and you're immediately swallowed by a concrete and glass canyon, a river of humanity flowing through one of the world's most complex transport hubs. The air hums with the energy of commerce, digital billboard...

Life in Osaka is a beautiful, relentless rhythm. It's the pulse of the Midosuji line during rush hour, the sizzle of takoyaki on a Dotonbori grill, the electric hum of a city that never truly sleeps. We thrive on this energy, this vibran...

Welcome, traveler, to the heart of Japan’s kitchen, the city of Osaka, where the rhythm of life beats in time with the sizzle of a hot griddle and the happy chatter of diners. Most journeys into Osaka’s legendary food scene begin under t...

Step off the polished, mainstream artery of Osaka’s Midosuji Boulevard, leave behind the glittering facades of high-fashion boutiques, and take a turn into a different dimension. You’ll feel it before you see it—a subtle shift in the cit...