Tag Archives for Osaka
Takoyaki
Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a popular type of street vendor food in the Kansai region. The “tako” in the name means octopus and “yaki” means anything grilled or fried. In English it is commonly referred to as octopus balls because of … Continue reading
Commemorative Stamp, 記念スタンプ
Traveling to Japan or anywhere really puts a strain on your wallet. You want to get souvenirs, but that costs money and sometimes food is more important than material goods. Well fear not because many of the tourist spots in … Continue reading
Okonomiyaki, Osaka
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake. The name of this food type translates to “what you like grilled.” There are many variations into what you can have made into the okonomiyaki. Usually in a restaurant they give you the raw … Continue reading
Pokemon Center, Osaka
There are a chain of stores in Japan that are known as the Pokémon Center. The one in this picture is located in Osaka on the 13th floor of the Daimaru Umeda Store. It really close to the JR Osaka … Continue reading
The Instant Ramen Museum, Ikeda, Osaka
The Instant Ramen Museum in Ikeda, Osaka is dedicated to Momofuku Ando the creator and founder of Cup Noodles. It is one of those places you have to check out if you have ever eaten Cup Noodles. What’s cool is … Continue reading