James Walker– Author –

Osaka, a city that pulses with a vibrant, almost electric energy, is a labyrinth of culinary wonders. Its reputation, built on the hallowed grounds of takoyaki stands, secretive kushikatsu joints, and steaming bowls of udon, is well-earn...

When the mind conjures images of Osaka's samurai past, it invariably summons the colossal stone walls and the magnificent, five-storied keep of Osaka Castle, a titan of Japanese history that dominates the city's skyline. It is a story of...