Osaka is known as the National Kitchen of Japan. Located in the Kansai region of Japan, it is the capital of Osaka Prefecture. It is the second largest Japanese city at the mouth of Yodo River on Osaka Bay. It was destructed during the world war and has developed quickly and almost haphazardly to one of the biggest Japanese cities.
Osaka was previously known as Naniwa and was a major city even after it once was the capital city. Osaka literally translates to “large slope” or “large hill”.
It is not as costly as Tokyo and you get to eat the best foods you’ve probably ever had in your life in here. Rice is the main crop here and hence finds its place and use in almost all dishes of Osaka.
The weather in Osaka is hot and humid since it is next to Osaka Bay. The springtime is beautiful and famous for the cherry blossoms.
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Osaka is also called the food capital of the world by authors and food critics. This is due to the delicious mouth-watering dishes you get to have here that once you have in impossible to get out of your head. Osaka foods have a large variety and the people in Osaka, Japan are renowned for overspending on food. One of the major reasons for its good food is attributed to good ingredients which are easily accessible to this city because it is next to a renowned bay. Some people say that during winters blowfishes, a popular dish is Osaka is imported from neighboring Russia.
Here is a list of must visit places if you’re wondering where your next vacation should be. It is a pleasant alternative for the over-crowded and popular Tokyo and Kyoto. Plus you get to have the best of the best cuisines you’ve never thought of, so what’s not to like about it?
#1. Kuromon Ichiba Market:
This is one of the biggest markets in Osaka. This place is the hub of fresh seafood and authentic and aromatic Japanese culinary ingredients. Even the chefs of top restaurants come here to shop. You get the best octopus, scallops, oysters, sushi to tempura fried chicken. This is in walking distance from Namba Station. This place is great for a long food walk if you have the appetite to do so.
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#2. Osaka Castle:
